Ex-husband of Ghanaian gospel musician Christiana Love, Pastor Hammond Love, has expressed his excitement after he was granted in his appeal against a 48-month prison sentence for theft. The Accra High Court set his bail at GHS 2 million, requiring two sureties secured by landed properties. According to a report by Ghpage TV, Pastor Love, who eventually met the bail conditions, has now been released from custody.

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A viral video shows Pastor Love happily singing and dancing to King Paluta’s "Akoma" while driving. His joyful celebration drew mixed reactions online, with some criticising his choice of music, saying a pastor should have used gospel songs to thank God after his release. Pastor Love’s troubles began on October 1, 2024, when he was found guilty of stealing a Toyota Highlander from his childhood friend, Samuel Amankwah.

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He was sentenced to four years in prison with hard labor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GhPage.Com™️ (@ghpagenews) Although he was granted bail weeks ago, he was sent back to jail for failing to meet the bail conditions. After several delays, his legal team finally gathered the funds needed to fulfil the court’s requirements, leading to his release.

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However, his public celebration, especially his use of secular music, has sparked debate, with some questioning whether it aligns with his role as a pastor.

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