Public debate is intensifying in Ghana over the fate of William Ato Essien, the jailed founder of the defunct Capital Bank, as reports emerge of his critical illness in prison. Prominent figures and social media users are urging authorities to consider clemency or a presidential pardon, citing humanitarian grounds and questioning the adequacy of prison healthcare. Some campaigners argue that Essien's plea bargain was made out of fear rather than guilt, while others question the legitimacy of his reported health issues. The controversy has sparked broader concerns about the treatment of ill inmates and the state of Ghanaian prisons. The government faces mounting pressure to respond to these calls for mercy.
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