Interest of politicians to improve Prisons - NPP MP

Mr George Issac Amoo, NPP-Ayawaso Wuogon, on Thursday said politicians must fight for improvement in the conditions of Ghana prisons because they are more likely to end up there. "None of us know what circumstance would take you there.

Something may happen and you would find yourself there."The member was supporting a statement read by Mr Peter Kwaku Amoabeng, NPP-Lower West Akim, on the poor conditions in the prisons.Mr Amoo said the sanitary conditions and food are so poor that human beings should be made to endure it. He said most inmates are subjected to homosexual rapes, forced drug trade and abuse.The member said:"Most Ghanaians go to prison healthy but come out with a lot of sicknesses."Mr Amoo mentioned Mallam Issah, the jailed former Minister of Youth and Sports, who was seen walking with the aid of a stick on Ghana Television.

Captain Nkrabea Effa Dartey (retired), Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, called for a detailed discussion of the subject. He said Ghana prisons are for animals and not for human habitation.

The Deputy Minister said the worst period in his life was when he spent some time in prison.