1. Prof. Stephen Kwaku Asare (Kwaku Azar)
- A well‑known legal scholar and governance advocate, Prof. Asare has been one of the most vocal critics of the sentence reduction.
- He argues that the appellate court misapplied legal principles, replacing established sentencing law with personal opinion and metaphors, thereby undermining the integrity of Ghana’s justice system.
- Asare has also called on the Attorney‑General to appeal the decision, warning that the ruling could set a dangerous precedent for future fraud cases.
2. Samson Lardy Anyenini
- The renowned lawyer and broadcaster Samson Anyenini has publicly criticised the reduction of Agradaa’s sentence.
- While specific quotes are still emerging, his commentary underscores concerns that the appellate court’s decision was too lenient and potentially at odds with public expectations of justice for high‑profile fraud cases.
3. Bright Anyenini (Senior Legal Practitioner)
- Another senior legal expert, Bright Anyenini, has urged the Attorney‑General to appeal the High Court’s ruling, describing the reduction as problematic.
- His stance suggests that the appellate court’s decision could weaken deterrence against fraudulent conduct and should be reviewed by a higher court.
