Quashie Defends Mahama’s Amnesty for 998 Prisoners
The decision by President John Dramani Mahama to grant amnesty to 998 prison inmates has sparked heated public debate in Ghana. While some critics argue that the move was politically motivated, the High Commissioner-designate for South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has strongly defended the decision, describing it as a constitutional requirement rather than a partisan gesture. Amnesty Is Constitutional, Not Political Speaking on the AM Show on Joy News on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Mr. Quashie dismissed claims that the president’s action was intended to benefit prisoners perceived to be aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He stressed that the power to grant amnesty is clearly enshrined in the Constitution, and President Mahama was only exercising his legal authority. According to him, politicizing such decisions undermines the credibility of constitutional provisions. On Calls to Publish the Amnesty List […]