Ex-Convict Speaks About Life In A Ghanaian Prison, Details Cost Of A Mobile Phone In Jail

• A Ghanaian ex-convict has opened up about life in a Ghanaian prison, leaving many people in awe
• The man, whose identity was not disclosed, shared details of how much it cost to buy a phone in jail
• Netizens who saw the video were impressed and expressed their views in the comments section of the post

A former inmate of a Ghanaian prison has shared his harrowing experiences behind bars, shedding light on the challenges faced by prisoners and the high cost of basic amenities in jail.

The ex-convict, who requested anonymity, described the daily struggles of life in prison, emphasising overcrowding, inadequate meals, and limited access to healthcare.

According to him, the lack of basic necessities often forces inmates to rely on contraband items smuggled into the prison.

One striking claim he made was the exorbitant cost of owning a mobile phone in jail. He alleged that a yam phone was sold at GH¢400 while smartphones ranged from GH¢3,000 to GH¢12,000.

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Asked by Onua FM's Nana Yaa Brefo who was responsible for selling the phones, he noted it was business going on in the cells.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to ex-convicts claims

Netizens who saw the video of the Ghanaian man narrating his experience in prison expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some questioned how they got money to purchase the phones, others doubted his claim.

@ArthurJosef1 wrote:

"Where do they get the money to buy them?"

@Onas_foods wrote:

"Kumasi Prisons might be cheaper Maximumde3 everything is expensive. As if it’s a joke hmm."

@Abrante3Kojo1 wrote:

"The guy said Ghc12000 and you quoted Ghc120,000. Mode3 mo."

@QDotse wrote:

"Naa the guy is high."

@Rich_Mind994 wrote:

"Which prison?"

@erick_highline wrote:

"full cap."

@Davidowusu05 wrote:

"Shame on you."

@godfred_dante wrote:

"Prison ƒoɔ koraa ɛ appreciate Captain no wo."

@Bizontw3 wrote:

"Siaaa. Do you know 120,000?"

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@iandestiny4 wrote:

"Station fon sei."

@YOUNG4MILLIE wrote:

"12,000 or 120,000 ?"

@NanaYaw33430801 wrote:

"Borla station with borla journalist."

@Kwasiblue wrote:

"Thing dey go on for the prisons ooo. How did dey get the money to buy the phones. Charley, its time they check all these in the prisons very well."

Man arrested for smashing windscreens of vehicles

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man has been arrested for allegedly smashing the windscreens of some cars parked within the premises of Parliament. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the suspect, whose identity remains under wraps, using the metallic part of a farm implement to damage the windscreens.

Citi News reported that the man's motives remain unclear. Security personnel in Parliament responded quickly to his actions and restrained him. In the video showing his arrest, the man could be heard yelling, “Father, have mercy on them. Daddy, they don’t know what they are doing."

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Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. Many laughed over the video, while others questioned the motive for such a behaviour. Others also called for strict sanctions against him. Later, the young man was sentenced to jail.

Source: YEN.com.gh