On 5 October 2026, President John Dramani Mahama exercised the prerogative of mercy under Article 72 of the 1992 Constitution in favour of 863 convicted persons in commemoration of Ghana's 70th independence anniversary. According to the official announcement, 819 first offenders were granted outright release, together with 13 prisoners aged 70 years or above, 6 … Continue reading Presidential Pardons in Ghana: What Are the Legal Consequences?