Those who have regained their freedom are 953 first offenders who have served at least half of their sentences, 54 gravely ill prisoners recommended by the Regional Medical Board, nine prisoners aged 70 and above also suggested by the Regional Medical Board, and five nursing mothers who have shown remorse.
Six other prisoners, who were on death row and had served 10 years and above, have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
A statement signed by the Ghana’s Interior Minister, Cletus Avoka, and released in Accra Wednesday did not name them but said President Mills granted the reprieve in accordance with the powers conferred on him by Article 72 of the 1992 foundation.
Article 72 (1) states inter alia that "the President may, acting in discussion with the Council of State grant to a person convicted of an offence a pardon either free or subject to lawful conditions; or…” The Daily Graphic reported.
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Six other prisoners, who were on death row and had served 10 years and above, have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
A statement signed by the Ghana’s Interior Minister, Cletus Avoka, and released in Accra Wednesday did not name them but said President Mills granted the reprieve in accordance with the powers conferred on him by Article 72 of the 1992 foundation.
Article 72 (1) states inter alia that "the President may, acting in discussion with the Council of State grant to a person convicted of an offence a pardon either free or subject to lawful conditions; or…” The Daily Graphic reported.
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