*LAWYER KOFI BAKAI EXPLAINS PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR 863 PRISONERS

* Lawyer Kofi Bakai has explained the legal implications of the presidential pardon granted to 863 prisoners, following an interview with Journalist Nhyiraba Kwabena Asirifi on the Justice for All segment of the Ghana Nti Morning Show on ICAD TV. The discussion focused on the meaning of presidential pardon, the categories of prisoners who may qualify for clemency, and the legal considerations involved in granting such relief. During the interview, Lawyer Bakai discussed the circumstances surrounding first-time offenders, life imprisonment, death sentences and the process through which prisoners may petition the President for a pardon. He explained the importance of examining individual cases before decisions are made, including the nature of the offence, the circumstances surrounding the conviction and the conduct of the prisoner while serving a sentence. The discussion also highlighted the need for the public to understand the difference between a presidential pardon and other legal procedures available to convicted persons. The interview forms part of efforts to educate the public on the exercise of presidential clemency and its implications for the criminal justice system. *Reported by: Nana Kwasi Enyan | ICAD TV*