Cecilia Marfo Begs Mahama to Pardon Chairman Wontumi After 20
Gospel musician Cecilia Marfo has publicly appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to pardon Chairman Wontumi, who is serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining. Marfo argues that the fight against 'galamsey' is a systemic issue and that her plea is rooted in compassion rather than politics.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing social and political tension surrounding illegal mining in Ghana and the role of public figures in advocating for judicial clemency.
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Gospel musician Cecilia Marfo has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to forgive and pardon New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following his 20-year prison sentence over an illegal mining case.
Cecilia Marfo begs John Dramani Mahama to pardon Chairman Wontumi after his 20-year prison sentence. Image credit: Cecilia Marfo, Wontumi Source: Facebook In an interview on Aluta FM on July 22, Cecilia Marfo pleaded with the President to consider showing mercy to the imprisoned NPP figure, arguing that the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, cannot be blamed on one person alone.
According to her, the imprisonment of Chairman Wontumi has not brought an end to illegal mining activities, as some individuals are still engaging in the practice.
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