Ato Essien Asks Dr Apea to Apologize to His Lawyers
In a heartfelt interview on July 17, 2025, Dr John Apea revealed a private request from jailed banker William Ato Essien. Essien has asked him to apologize publicly to his lawyers, who advised against the plea bargain that ultimately led to his current sentence. What Dr Apea Shared On Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Dr Apea explained that Essien regrets taking the plea deal—despite his legal team’s warnings. They believed he wouldn’t end up in jail based on the evidence. Essien specifically asked Dr Apea to say sorry to his lawyers for sidelining their advice. He’s now pushing for a presidential pardon, citing Essien’s poor health and humanitarian grounds. Dr Apea on Justice vs Money Dr Apea emphasized this is not about raising GH¢90 million—it’s about “justice, sympathy, and empathy.” He described Essien as struggling “in a bad state” and confined to a wheelchair, urging compassion over punishment. He urged […]