Prisons Must Rehabilitate, Not Just Punish – New Prisons Council Chair Urges Reform
Newly appointed Chairman of the Prisons Service Council, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, has called for a shift in Ghana’s prison philosophy from mere punishment to rehabilitation and restoration, describing correctional facilities as potential centres for societal transformation.
Speaking at a brief inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry for the Interior, Apostle Kumi-Larbi emphasised that prisons must reflect a society’s commitment to justice, human dignity, and second chances.
“Our prisons should be a mirror of our society’s justice, humanity, and sense of responsibility. They are not just holding facilities — they must be centres of transformation, learning, and restoration,” he said.
He stressed that true transformation within Ghana’s prison system could only be ac...
