Ghana's prisons are in a dire state, and Interior Minister-designate Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak did not hold back during his vetting before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on January 24, 2025.
Expressing his shock, he revealed that the daily feeding allowance for inmates is just GH¢1.80-a figure he described as appalling. "Even cats and dogs in our homes, how much do we spend on them?" he asked, drawing attention to the inhumane treatment of prisoners.
Muntaka's words highlight the grim reality of the prison system, where such a meager amount cannot possibly support balanced and nutritious meals for inmates.
Adequate nutrition is vital, not just for physical health but also for the successful rehabilitation of prisoners.
