The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed a strong desire to improve prison infrastructure and the welfare of prisoners if elected as president.

Speaking during his campaign tour of Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, following the launch of the 2024 NPP Manifesto, Dr. Bawumia who is noted for his acts of benevolence to the Prisons Service, said his government will prioritise the expansion of prison facilities to make it a true rehabilitation centre.

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"My government will improve prison infrastructure to enhance rehabilitation of prisoners," Dr. Bawumia said.

On the welfare of prisoners, Dr. Bawumia also announced that his government would significantly increase their allowances currently pegged at GHȼ1.80 per day, which he views as inadequate.

Dr. Bawumia personally undertook the rewiring of the Ashanti Regional Central Prisons a few years ago, after the Service made a direct appeal to him.

He also supported the Prisons Service through the construction of potable water systems in many prison facilities, to serve inmates and officers.

Following his personal interventions, the Prisons Service through its Ashanti regional directorate presented a plaque to Dr. Bawumia, in appreciation of his support.