According to the group, the two convicts were used as “scapegoats” while the others, whom they term as “big fishes” walk freely. We believe that corruption must be fought but not with innocent people like Abuga Pele while the real culprits walk in freedom,” he said. Mr. Tumyeridam said they believe that Abuga Pele was innocent because he could not have gone ahead to expend huge sums of monies he’s been accused off without the approval of any higher authority. Members of the group demonstrated in Paga in the Upper East Region on Monday to demand the release of Abuga Pele who was a former Member of Parliament for the area. Philip Assibit has since served notice that he will be appealing his 16-year jail term alongside an application for bail.

Source: GhanaWeb March 13, 2018 12:00 UTC