'Never again, we have learnt our lessons' – Montie 3 declare

The Montie FM host and two panelists who have just been released from prison have vowed not to repeat the appalling comments that landed them in jail.

Speaking on behalf of Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako Gunn – the panelists – Salifu Maase, the host, apologised for scandalizing the court during a political talk show on the Accra-based local language radio station, Montie FM.

“Never again, never again, never again. We have learnt our lessons,” Salifu Maase declared during a short ceremony at the forecourt of Radio Gold at Laterbiokoshie to celebrate their release.

President John Mahama remitted the four months' prison sentence of the trio who were jailed for scandalising the court.

The host of the pro governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) radio station and the two panelists were found guilty of contempt and sentenced to four months' imprisonment.

However, barely a month after being in jailed, the sentence of the three was remitted.

A statement signed by the Communications Minister Dr Omane Boamah said the decision was taken in consultation with the Council of State and was on compassionate grounds, a claim that earned widespread condemnation.

Speaking to a group of party supporters after their release Friday, Salifu Maase said he and his co-contemnors were sincerely sorry and wished to convey their sincere apology to the Chief Justice, Georgina Wood in particular and the entire Judiciary for the scandalous comments against them.

They had threatened to rape and harm the Chief Justice for what they claimed was her oversight of bias towards the Electoral Commission in a ruling on a dispute over the electoral roll.

Ghanaians were right to condemn us, he said.
Salifu Maase also urged all Ghanaians to take a cue from their ordeal and uphold the highest standards during radio discussions.

He thanked President John Mahama, the Council of State and the ruling party and its supporters for working to ensure the remission of their four months jail term.

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