The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Prisons Service, Chief Superintendent Abdul Latif, has outlined the rigorous process involved in selecting inmates for amnesty.
In an interview with Adom News, he explained that a dedicated committee made up of medical professionals and prison officials carefully evaluates inmates before granting amnesty.
The assessment is based on key criteria, including health status, behavior during incarceration, and the nature of the offense committed.
“The medical team focuses on the health conditions of inmates, while prison officials review their conduct and rehabilitation progress,” Chief Supt. Latif noted.
He emphasized that the program is designed to offer relief to deserving inmates who have shown genuine reform, while also helping to ease prison overcrowding.
According to him, the ultimate goal of the amnesty initiative is to encourage rehabilitation, reduce repeat offenses, and support the smooth reintegration of offenders into society.
Source: Prince Owusu
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