Ghanaian Parliament votes to abolish the death penalty

<p>In a landmark decision, Ghana's parliament has taken a historic step by voting to abolish the death penalty, joining the ranks of progressive African nations that have recently moved to repeal capital punishment.</p>, <span>Historic move as Ghana's Parliament votes unanimously to abolish the Death Penalty!</span>, <h2>Since 1993, no executions have been carried out in Ghana, but as of last year, a staggering 176 individuals remained on death row, according to data from the Ghana Prisons Service.</h2>, <p>The revolutionary bill will amend the Criminal Offences Act, replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment, as outlined in a comprehensive parliamentary committee report. For the law to be fully enacted, President Nana Akufo-Addo must provide his assent.</p>, <p>Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for the Madina constituency who passionately championed the bill, celebrated the monumental achievement, stating, "This is a tremendous advancement for Ghana's human rights record."</p>, <p>He further revealed that extensive research, including constitutional review and opinion polls, revealed that the majority of Ghanaians were in favor of abolishing the death penalty.</p>, <p>The significance of Ghana's decision cannot be understated, as it marks the country's 29th nation in Africa and the 124th globally to abolish capital punishment.</p>, <p>The Death Penalty Project, a prominent London-based NGO, collaborated with local partners in Ghana to support the transformative law change.</p>, <p>This momentous event reflects Ghana's commitment to promoting a more just and humane society, where human rights are valued and protected.</p>, <p>As the world watches, Ghana's progressive stance on abolishing the death penalty sets an inspiring example for nations worldwide.</p>