Ato Essien Wheelchair-Bound in Prison – Dr Apea
Dr John Apea, Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council, revealed on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem that former Capital Bank CEO William Ato Essien suffered a serious back injury in prison while playing football with inmates—leaving him unable to walk, in constant pain, and wearing a back brace 24/7 and on medication. Dr Apea described Essien’s physical state as wheelchair-bound and emotionally fragile, stating: “When you see him, you realize … emotionally, he looks like a man broken”. Why This Matters Human rights concern: The injury has sparked national concern, with calls for urgent medical attention and a formal clemency petition to President Mahama. Legal controversy: Dr Apea insists Essien didn't steal the widely reported GH¢90 million—labeling the conviction “fundamentally flawed” and the payment a legal facilitator’s fee. Clemency push: A coalition of civic leaders, including KSM and human rights […]