The Church of Pentecost has taken a significant step in supporting the Ghana Prisons Service by building and donating the Damongo Camp Prison. President John Dramani Mahama officially commissioned the facility, which is one of five correctional facilities the Church is constructing to aid in inmate rehabilitation and reintegration.
The Damongo Camp Prison, with a capacity of 300, is the third facility to be commissioned by the Church, following the Ejura and Nsawam Camp Prisons. Notably, it’s the first correctional facility in Damongo, the regional capital of the Savannah Region.
The President expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Church of Pentecost for their generosity in providing state-of-the-art correctional facilities in Ejura, Nsawam, and Damongo. He acknowledged the Church’s faith in humanity and its partnership with the state, citing Nelson Mandela’s quote that “society’s greatness is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens.”
In his words, the President emphasized that the project showcases the impact of collaborative efforts between the government, Church, and community in serving humanity. He stated that nation-building is a collective responsibility, requiring the active participation of all stakeholders who believe in the inherent dignity and potential of every human being.
The President announced that the Government would provide a 66-seater bus to the Damongo Camp Prisons to facilitate the movement of staff, further demonstrating its commitment to supporting the facility’s operations.
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, praised the Church for its commitment to supporting the Ghana Prisons Service. He described the Damongo Camp Prison facility as a beacon of hope and a testament to the partnership between the state and faith-based organizations. The Minister emphasized that this collaboration would go a long way in rehabilitating inmates and reintegrating them into society.
Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, explained that the construction of camp prisons is a kingdom project aimed at saving souls and transforming society. He stated that the Church’s efforts are part of its commitment to serving humanity and promoting positive change in the community. Apostle Nyamekye emphasized that the Church’s involvement in prison rehabilitation is a demonstration of its faith in action.
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, thanked the Church of Pentecost for honoring its promise to the Service. She noted that the construction of the five camp prisons demonstrates the Church’s dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of inmates and the broader society. Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie emphasized that the Church’s efforts go beyond spiritual ministry, touching lives both physically and socially.
In a speech read on his behalf by the registrar of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs, Mr. Seidu Aziz, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I, the Overlord of the Gonja Traditional Area, called for religious tolerance among Ghanaians. He emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among people of different faiths, highlighting that unity and cooperation are essential for the country’s development and progress.
The commissioning of the Damongo Camp Prison is a testament to the power of collaboration between the government and faith-based organizations in promoting rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. The Church of Pentecost’s commitment to serving humanity and promoting positive change in the community is a shining example of the impact that can be achieved through collective effort. The facility is expected to provide a safe and supportive environment for inmates to reform and rehabilitate, ultimately contributing to the development of a more just and peaceful society.
