Photo of the Damongo Prison Camp
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled comprehensive prison reforms, including plans to complete the long-abandoned 800-inmate capacity remand prison at Nsawam, as part of a broader overhaul of Ghana’s correctional system.
He made the announcement during the commissioning of the Damongo Prison Camp on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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“We are implementing far-reaching reforms, which include expanding the use of alternative sentencing for minor and non-violent offenses, reviewing bail conditions to avoid undue hardship especially for the poor, introducing a parole system to reward good behavior and accelerate reintegration” he noted.
The president further highlighted efforts to develop modern correctional centers for men, women, and juveniles and also to improve the condition of service for prison offenders.
“Completing the 800-inmate capacity remand prison, which has been left abandoned, developing modern correctional centers for men, women, and juveniles. (0:52) We are enhancing the conditions of service for our prison officers, modernizing prison infrastructure, and expanding rehabilitation programs connected to sustainable livelihood and employment after release”, President Mahama added.
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The reforms mark a significant shift in Ghana’s criminal justice system, aiming to humanize detention, reduce overcrowding, and better prepare inmates for reintegration into society.
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