Editor- in- Chief of the New Crusading Guide Newspaper, Kwaku Baako Jnr has in agreement with the NDC stated that the Supreme court’s 4 months prison sentence of the infamous Montie 3 is too HARSH.
Commenting on sentence on Joy FM’s News analysis show, News File earlier today, Kwaku Baako Jnr stated that other punitive measures would have been reasonable—adding that the 4 months is too harsh.
He said; “I’m a conscientious objector when it comes to the imposition of custodial sentences on people who have committed contempt of court. If you ask me whether four months is too harsh, I will yes. I’m being very consistent; I’ve read a lot that they could have been given three years, one month…four months, I’m against it. We’ve all said that there is range of sanctions still available that could be applied, a fine, bond of good behavior or a combination.”
So far, several Ghanaians have condemn the prison sentence—saying it’s an assault on freedom of speech.
Already, the ruling party-NDC, via its chairman-Dr. Kofi Portuphy has issued a statement to condemn the jailing of Montie Fm’s three.
Kwaku Baako Jnr Agrees With the NDC—Says 4 Months Prison Sentence for Montie 3 is too Harsh
Several Ghanaians including the founder and leader of Ghana Freedom Party-Madam Akua Donkor have signed a petition for the release of the three.
Three days ago, two Montie Fm’s panellists, Godwin Ako Gunn and Alistair Nelson, as well as the morning show host Salifu ‘Mugabe’ Maase, received 4 months jail time following a criminal contempt charge raised against them by the Supreme Court. The three had threatened to kill justices of the Supreme court during a live broadcast discussion.