William Ato Essien
William Ato Essien is the founder of the defunct Capital Bank, who was convicted in December 2022 for allegedly stealing over GH₵90 million belonging to the bank. He avoided a custodial sentence by agreeing to pay restitution to the state, but failed to meet payment deadlines, leading to his imprisonment in 2023. Essien is currently facing health challenges and is in a wheelchair.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ghana | 3 | 5.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 125,126 | $67,000 | 270$ |
| Totals | 3 | 31,072,945 | 125,126 | $67,000 | 270$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
William Ato Essien, the founder of the defunct Capital Bank is out of jail on bail granted by the Court of Appeal.
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Ghana:
William Ato Essien is currently serving a 15-year jail term related to the collapse of Capital Bank.
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Ghana:
William Ato Essien is the jailed founder of the defunct Capital Bank, currently seeking a presidential pardon.
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