Man Freed After 51 Years in Prison Begins New Life at 72

• After serving 51 years for murder, a 72-year-old man known as Ola Amigo has been released from prison under a presidential amnesty.
• Convicted in his early twenties, he spent decades in Nsawam and Kumasi Central Prisons before being granted freedom.
• Now out, he says he wants to live quietly and dedicate his remaining years to peace and spiritual reflection.

A man who spent the majority of his life behind bars has finally walked free, stepping into a world that changed while he was locked away. Known as Ola Amigo, he was convicted of murder at just 21 years old and sentenced to death — a punishment later commuted to life imprisonment.

His incarceration began at Nsawam Prison, where he spent over two decades before being transferred to Kumasi Central Prison to complete his sentence. Over the years, he witnessed the transformation of Ghana’s prison system, the passing of generations, and the slow erosion of time.

His release came as part of a presidential amnesty initiative aimed at decongesting prisons and offering reformed inmates a second chance. After 51 years of confinement, he emerged not bitter, but reflective — ready to embrace a quieter life rooted in faith and personal redemption.

Now 72, he has expressed a desire to live peacefully, away from the chaos that once defined his youth. His story stands as a powerful reminder of how a single moment can alter a lifetime — and how grace, even after decades, can still find its way to those who seek it.

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