President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modernizing Ghana’s prison system, emphasizing that correctional facilities should serve as centers for rehabilitation rather than mere places of confinement.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed security heads, President Mahama charged the new Director General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, with spearheading a transformation agenda focused on inmate reformation and reintegration into society.
As part of this initiative, the President announced the introduction of new parole regulations, which will soon be presented to Parliament. These measures aim to grant second chances to rehabilitated inmates, allowing them to reintegrate as responsible citizens.
To further reduce recidivism, President Mahama highlighted the need for enhanced rehabilitation programs, including education, vocational training, and counseling. These programs, he noted, would equip inmates with the necessary skills to reintegrate successfully into society.
Addressing the ongoing challenge of prison overcrowding, he pledged his administration’s commitment to implementing alternative sentencing methods to ease the pressure on correctional facilities.
“The transformation of our prison system is essential to achieving true justice. I expect you to lead this change, ensuring our prisons become places of reformation and not just incarceration,” the President stated.
Additionally, he urged the Ghana Prisons Service to embrace modernization by improving data record-keeping and strengthening security measures for more efficient prison management.
President Mahama assured Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie of full government support in executing these reforms, reaffirming his vision for a prison system that prioritizes rehabilitation, reformation, and reintegration.
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