Prophet Kumchacha, founder of Heaven’s Gate Ministries
Prophet Kumchacha, founder of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, has seized on the sentencing of NPP Chairman Wontumi to caution Ghanaians about the harsh realities of life inside the nation’s prisons.
He has urged Ghanaians to seek wisdom in their dealings and do everything possible to stay out of legal trouble.
Speaking on Aluta FM, the outspoken pastor painted a picture of prison conditions that he said most people only truly appreciate when it is too late.
"Pray to God for wisdom in your dealings with people. Pray you do not get into any legal issue or court case that will lead to you being locked up," he said.
He pointed out the freedom most people take for granted every day.
"Even if you're a free man, you're used to sleeping and waking anytime you want. You can enjoy air conditioning; go anywhere you want. Eat whatever you want. If you are locked in a room for just a few hours, you will be very uncomfortable," he said.
Kumchacha described conditions inside Ghana's prisons as deeply troubling.
"Now imagine being locked in a tight, hot cell with about 70 to 80 people for about 20 years. The people are packed like sardines in a cell. You can't even find a place to lay your head. The food they eat there is very malnourishing and sad. Even the water used to bathe there will damage your skin," he said.
He pointed to the physical transformation of people before and after serving time as evidence of just how punishing the experience is.
"That's why you see people before and after they serve time in prison, they change drastically," he said.
His remarks come following the incarceration of Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Wontumi, who was on Monday, July 20, 2026, sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment after the High Court found him guilty on all six counts in the illegal mining case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited.
The charges stemmed from allegations that he and his company unlawfully assigned mineral rights and facilitated unlicensed mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region.
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