Inmates of Kumasi Prisons feted

Kumasi, Dec. 26, GNA- The Women's Ministry of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church at Alexandria of the Virginia State in the United States of America (USA) on Tuesday presented 2,100 packed food at the cost of 3,500 Ghana cedis to the inmates of the Kumasi Prisons.

The Reverend Kofi Nyarko, Pastor in-charge of the Peyer Memorial Presbyterian Church at Bantama in Kumasi, making the presentation on behalf of the Women's Ministry said, the gesture was to support the feeding and the maintenance of the inmates and make them feel happy during the Christmas.


He stressed the need for philanthropists and public bodies to support the needy in society.


The Reverend Otuo Acheampong, Chairperson of the Asante Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church appealed to the inmates to change their lifestyles when released from the prison.

Reverend Father Martin Padi, Deputy Superintendent of Prisons and Chaplain of the Prisons, who received the gift, thanked the Ministry for the gesture.


He urged individuals, churches and organizations to help complement the efforts of the government in the maintenance and care of the inmates at all times.