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Part of situation: Presidential pardons in Ghana (2 clusters)

Ghana President Mahama pardons 863 convicted persons

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President John Dramani Mahama has granted a presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons in Ghana. The decision, announced on October 5, 2026, was made under Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution following consultations with the Council of State.

The pardon serves to commemorate Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary. The beneficiaries include 819 first-time offenders granted outright release, 13 individuals aged 70 or older, and six seriously ill inmates who will also be released.

Additionally, the President commuted the death sentences of 11 individuals to life imprisonment and reduced the life sentences of six others to 20-year terms. Other beneficiaries include two people released under special recommendations, three via approved petitions, and three others. Relevant state institutions have been directed to implement the decision.

Entities

Council of State · Ghana · John Dramani Mahama

Claims

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] 13 convicted persons aged 70 and above were granted outright release. ameyawdebrah.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The death sentences of 11 convicted persons were commuted to life imprisonment. ameyawdebrah.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] President John Dramani Mahama granted a pardon to 863 convicted persons. nukunya.com · ameyawdebrah.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The pardon was issued under Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution following consultation with the Council of State. nukunya.com · ameyawdebrah.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The pardon commemorates Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary. nukunya.com · ameyawdebrah.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Six life sentences were commuted to 20-year definite terms. ameyawdebrah.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] 819 first offenders were granted outright release. nukunya.com · ameyawdebrah.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Six seriously ill inmates were granted outright release. ameyawdebrah.com

Sources

Wontumi’s team waits for official list as Mahama pardons 863 convicts - Otec 102. 9 FM [otecfmghana.com]
Wontumi not confirmed among Mahama’s 863 pardoned prisoners – Palgrave [kessbenonline.com]
Wontumi not yet confirmed among 863 Prisoners pardoned by Mahama – Palgrave [ashantireport.com]
President Mahama Grants Pardon to 863 Prisoners [nukunya.com]
Show Wontumi Mercy, Ampaw Pleads With Mahama [www.mynewsgh.com]
President Mahama Grants Pardon to 863 Convicted Persons to Mark Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary [ameyawdebrah.com]
Wontumi not yet confirmed among Mahama's pardoned convicts - Palgrave [www.myjoyonline.com]