‘I Need To Read The Full Judgement’ – Lawyer Sandra Ankobiah Speaks On Akuapem Poloo’s 3 Months Jail Sentence

Sandra Ankobiah, a Ghanaian lawyer and entrepreneur, has spoken out after an Accra Circuit Court sentenced Akuapem Poloo to three months in prison.

Akuapem Poloo was sentenced to three months in prison after Ghanaian celebrities and fans pleaded with the court’s presider, her ladyship, Christiana Cann, to have mercy and pardon the actress.

After the court’s ruling, many Ghanaians have reacted. While some were sad for the actress, others were happy.

The latest reaction sighted by Thedistin.com is from our very own, Lawyer Sandra Ankobiah.

In a series of tweets, Sandra Ankobiah has revealed some knowledge about sentencing someone by the court.

According to her, Akuapem Poloo was convicted by the court of jurisdiction after being proven guilty, and as such, her ladyship, Christiana Cann, has exercised her discretion, resulting in her decision to imprison Akuapem Poloo for three months for posting a naked picture of herself with her son on social media.

However, Sandra Ankobiah quizzed if Ghana law system is using the non-custodial sentencing.

Sandra Ankobiah again said Ghana need sentencing reforms. Sandra Ankobiah stated that she needs to read the full judgment used by the court in order to understand the reasoning behind Ladyship Christiana Cann’s decision.

Below are her reactions:

I have soo much to say about this, but I know I’ll be misquoted for clickbait.

— Sandra Ankobiah, Esq (@SandraAnkobiah) April 16, 2021

We really need sentencing reforms in this country.

— Sandra Ankobiah, Esq (@SandraAnkobiah) April 16, 2021

Are we making enough use of non-custodial sentencing in this country?

— Sandra Ankobiah, Esq (@SandraAnkobiah) April 16, 2021

For the avoidance of doubt, she was tried and convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction. I’m only asking questions about sentencing reforms.

— Sandra Ankobiah, Esq (@SandraAnkobiah) April 16, 2021

I guess this is about setting precedent. It will be interesting to see how the posting of “nudity” on social media will be viewed going forward. I need to read the full judgement.

— Sandra Ankobiah, Esq (@SandraAnkobiah) April 16, 2021

The non-custodial Bill is ready, but like most Bills, it will take ages to be passed into Law.

— Sandra Ankobiah, Esq (@SandraAnkobiah) April 16, 2021

In all of this, let’s not forget that there are sentencing guidelines. Her Ladyship in her wisdom would have applied her discretion. And until we read the full judgement, we may not know the reason behind her decision.

— Sandra Ankobiah, Esq (@SandraAnkobiah) April 16, 2021