Audio By Carbonatix
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has finalised documents to secure clemency for Kwabena Kankam the Ghanaian on death row in Libya for the murder of his fellow Ghanaian Isaac Oppong.
Kankam is one of five Ghanaians on death row for murder in Libya. Four have already been executed.
Officials of the Ministry and families of the convict and victim are said to be at the Supreme Court of Ghana to have documents signed for onward submission to Libyan authorities through their Embassy in Ghana.
According to Sharia law, by which Kankam was tried and found guilty, if family members of a victim, grants a convict pardon by applying to the authorities, a convict could be freed.
According to information from Libya, Kankam could be executed tomorrow, Friday February 29, 2008, making the finalisation of the documents very urgent.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in extra ordinary thriller
3 hours -
Canada’s Carney called out for ‘utilizing’ British spelling
3 hours -
Smooth end to Messi India tour after Kolkata chaos
3 hours -
Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds
4 hours -
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested for murder after director and wife found dead
4 hours -
What to delete from your emails to be taken more seriously at work
4 hours -
Airbnb fined £56m by Spain for advertising unlicensed properties
4 hours -
Activist petitions Interior Ministry over custodial death, demands mandatory budget for detainee meals
5 hours -
Men should take up jobs in makeup artistry – Cosmetology Expert
5 hours -
Court’s verdict an injustice, I’ve filed an appeal – Atiwa East DCE
6 hours -
Kpandai: If SC ruling goes against us, Ghana’s laws have stopped working – NPP’s Haruna Mohammed
6 hours -
Energy Minister receives PSP framework to drive efficiency in power distribution sector
6 hours -
Photos: Ooni of Ife confers prestigious Yoruba title on President Mahama in Nigeria
6 hours -
Zadokeli 2025: A grand comeback of culture and vision
6 hours -
GH¢70bn debt jump exposes structural weaknesses in economy – Oppong Nkrumah
6 hours
