President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to grant amnesty to 1,000 prison inmates across the country as part of activities marking Republic Day on July 1, 2026.

Speaking during a visit to inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison, the president disclosed that the initiative is in line with his constitutional mandate to exercise the prerogative of mercy in deserving cases.

“We will give amnesty. Last year, we gave 998 inmates amnesty to go home. This year, we will give 1,000 inmates amnesty. This coming July, on Republic Day, we will give that amnesty,” he stated.

The move follows a similar exercise in 2025 when President Mahama granted amnesty to 998 prisoners nationwide after recommendations from the Prisons Service Council, in consultation with the Council of State, and in accordance with Article 72(1) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.

The annual clemency initiative is expected to decongest prisons while offering selected inmates a second chance to reintegrate into society.

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President John Dramani Mahama announces plans to grant amnesty to 1,000 prison inmates on Republic Day, July 1, 2026. pic.twitter.com/LNFjgpenzQ

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