General News of Thursday, 5 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLawyer and law lecturer at the Law School of UPSA, Justice Abdulai, has explained why a prison sentence of 12 months is legally different from a one-year sentence. His education on the legal concept comes amid discussions surrounding the release of evangelist Patricia Asieduaa Asiamah also known as Nana Agradaa. Nana Agradaa released from prisonHe, however, noted that when a judge specifically states ‘12 months,’ it suggests that the individual is expected to spend the full 12 months in custody. “Once you are specific that it is 12 months, it is assumed you are not dealing with one year,” he explained. Justice Abdulai said he therefore found it curious that the convict served slightly over eight months before being released, raising questions about how the sentence was interpreted by prison authorities.

Source: GhanaWeb March 05, 2026 12:28 UTC