Pres. Mahama pardons 863 convicts to mark Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary

“His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has, in accordance with Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution and following consultation with the Council of State, exercised the prerogative of mercy to grant presidential pardon to Eight Hundred and Sixty-Three (863) convicted persons.”President John Dramani Mahama has granted presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons as part of activities to commemorate Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary.

The Presidency said the President took the decision under Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution after consulting the Council of State.