The meager allocation for feeding prisoners in Ghana has sparked public outcry with many people calling on the government to urgently review the budget.
In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb on May 27, 2025, a retired prison officer who requested anonymity shared heartbreaking insights into the dire conditions inmates face daily. "This issue has persisted for years despite numerous appeals for change.
At times, we have had to buy kenkey for some inmates ourselves because the funds allocated for their meals are simply inadequate," she lamented.
According to the former officer, the budget does not even account for the cost of gas needed to prepare hot meals.
