John Dramani Mahama allocates GH₵100m to complete Nsawam Remand Prison

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the allocation of GH₵100 million in the 2027 Budget to complete the Remand Prison Block at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison. Speaking during the induction service of Rev. Dr. Stephen Yenusom Wengam for his second term as General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, the President emphasized the urgent need to improve the nation's justice and correctional systems through modern infrastructure.

The President explained that the funding is specifically intended to ensure the separation of remand prisoners from convicted inmates, a move seen as critical for judicial efficiency and human rights. Mahama commended Reverend Wengam and the Assemblies of God for their consistent advocacy and practical initiatives aimed at inmate rehabilitation, noting that the new block would significantly alleviate congestion and improve living conditions within the facility.

Beyond prison infrastructure, President Mahama used the occasion to challenge the church community to play a more active role in national development. He urged professionals and artisans within the Assemblies of God to mentor young Ghanaians, providing them with the necessary skills and entrepreneurship support to navigate the current economic landscape. He emphasized that the church’s involvement in apprenticeships is vital to combating youth unemployment and addressing the economic uncertainty facing the younger generation.

Rev. Dr. Wengam, in his acceptance remarks, echoed the President's call for economic transformation, stressing that recovery must yield tangible benefits for ordinary citizens. The event, which followed the successful hosting of the World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra, underscores the deepening partnership between the state and religious institutions in addressing both social infrastructure and youth empowerment.