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President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a 260-capacity Damongo Camp Prison, a skills acquisition, vocational, and reformation facility built and donated by The Church of Pentecost to the Ghana Prisons Service. The ultra-modern correctional centre, the third of its kind following similar projects in Ejura and Nsawam, is designed to ease overcrowding in Ghana’s prisons and prioritise rehabilitation through vocational training in agriculture, carpentry, and other trades. Delivering his address, President Mahama described the facility as a symbol of hope, a centre for rehabilitation, second chances, and a workshop for transforming lives, a testament to what can be achieved when the state, the church, and the community unite in service to humanity. The President emphasised that nation-building is not the sole responsibility of the government but a collective responsibility of all, urging citizens and institutions to contribute to Ghana’s progress. He also commended the Ghana Prisons Service for its dedication and professionalism in the reformation of inmates. The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, who also addressed the gathering, expressed appreciation to The Church of Pentecost for their generosity and commitment to national development. He noted that the collaboration between the government and faith-based organisations serves as a model that can be replicated across other sectors. The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforming the correctional system, revealing that GH₵1 billion has been allocated for retooling security agencies and improving infrastructure. He also outlined the government's plans to introduce non-custodial sentences for minor offences, review bail conditions, and implement a robust parole system to reduce overcrowding in prisons and promote fairness in the justice process. In his remarks, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, said the Damongo project forms part of the Church’s ongoing Safety and Security Project, which underscores its commitment to supporting Ghana’s socio-economic development and national transformation agenda. He explained that the Church’s mission goes beyond spiritual evangelism to encompass holistic human development, through targeted interventions in critical sectors such as security, education, health, and water provision. Apostle Nyamekye commended President Mahama and the Ministry of the Interior for their leadership and commitment to correctional reforms. He also called for continued partnerships between the Church and the State, assuring that The Church of Pentecost remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that improve lives and strengthen national development.
