A Ghanaian prison officer has revealed the harsh conditions inmates face due to the extremely low budget allocated for their feeding.
In a video shared on X on May 25, 2025, the unidentified officer disclosed that each meal served to prisoners costs less than one Ghana cedi.
He explained that a single meal costs just 60 pesewas, amounting to GH¢1.80 per day for three meals.
“We feed them with GH¢1.80 a day. In the morning, we give them food that costs 60 pesewas. The same applies to the afternoon and evening,” he said.
He further highlighted the scale of the problem by pointing out how inadequate the budget is, especially when applied to large inmate populations.
“Let’s imagine we have 1,006 inmates in the prison. Now, multiply 60 pesewas by 1,006 people, it won’t even add up to GH¢1,000. Also, consider the kind of people in jail. What can food worth 60 pesewas really do for them?”
Despite the challenges, the officer commended his superiors for managing to provide three meals a day under such limited resources.
“Let me applaud our regional commanders and OICs because they are magicians. They somehow manage to provide three square meals a day,” he added.
The video has since sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users expressing disappointment in the government. Several have condemned the low food budget, describing it as inhumane and unacceptable.
Watch the video below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
