Ghana’s Journey Towards Full Abolition of the Death Penalty

As the world marks 10 October – World Day Against the Death Penalty, Ghana stands at a historic crossroad. Our nation has taken bold steps towards ending capital punishment, yet a few crucial measures remain to complete the journey.

For decades, Amnesty International Ghana and our partners have fought tirelessly to end the death penalty. Advocacy began in earnest following the 2010 Constitutional Review Commission’s recommendation to abolish it entirely. Although constitutional reform stalled,…