Nana Ama McBrown, renowned actress and TV presenter, has stepped in to assist Kwasi Abaka, a 32-year-old farmer who found himself serving a one-year jail term at the Winneba Local Prison for abetment of crime.
Abaka’s plight began when he unknowingly sold electronic appliances—comprising a home theatre, flat-screen television, woofer, and pen drive—that were later identified as stolen items.
He received these items from a friend, the son of a Chief priest at Ajumako Breman Essiam in the Central Region, who pressured him to sell them quickly to raise funds for Christmas gifts.
“I sold the TV for Ghc 600, the home theatre for Ghc 130, two pen drives for Ghc 70 each, and a Bluetooth player for Ghc 50. I was given only Ghc 100,” Abaka explained.
Unfortunately, Abaka was arrested shortly after the sale and, despite efforts from his friend and the buyer to secure bail, he remained in custody.
Eventually, he was arraigned before the court where he pleaded guilty to abetment of crime, resulting in a sentence of 12 months imprisonment when he could not afford to pay a fine of Ghc 1,800.
Moved by his story, Nana Ama McBrown, through the Crime Check Foundation, intervened to pay the fine on Abaka’s behalf. This act facilitated his release from prison, bringing relief to Abaka and his family.
This gesture from Nana Ama McBrown highlights her commitment to supporting individuals facing unjust circumstances, ensuring that they have a fair chance to rebuild their lives after experiencing hardships within the legal system.