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Church of Pentecost Builds Prison with Ultra-Modern Facilities for Government

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:49 PM by Ebenezer Agbey Quist

- Under the leadership of chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Church of Pentecost has built a modern prison house for the government

- The Ejura Prison is located in the Ashanti Region and is the first of many prison camps that have been put on the plan by the church

- The others will be at Nsawam, Eastern Region, Kpando in Volta Region, Hiawa in Western Region, and Obuasi in Ashanti Region

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The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of the chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has built an ultra-modern prison yard to help in the decongestion of Ghana prisons.

Photos making rounds on social media reveal that the place is well-furnished and comes with a beautiful sports centre, working area, kitchen, among others.

The Ejura Prison, located in the Ashanti Region, is one of many prisons that the church plans to build in different parts of Ghana.

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A report earlier filed by Ghanaiantimes indicates that the plan is to construct the modern prison facilities in the Eastern, Volta, Western and Ashanti regions.

The COP’s projects, all expected to be completed in five years, would contain cells that will accommodate 50 inmates in each, an administration block, church auditorium, water closet toilets, baths, kitchen with corn mill areas, stores and football pitches.

The 150-capacity camp buildings will be situated at Nsawam, Eastern Region, Kpando in Volta Region, Hiawa in Western Region, Ejura and Obuasi in Ashanti Region.

Church of Pentecost Builds Prison with Ultra-Modern Facilities for Ghanaians Credit: COP
Source: UGC

In another powerful story, Mathias Edor, a 25-year-old Ghanaian doctor is an author of seven books and the founder of a thriving church called the Fruitful Hill Church at Legon.

According to a report by edwardasare.com, Dr Edor comes from a humble background at Torve in the Volta Region and is the fifth out of seven children born to his parents.