Friday, 29 March

No special treatment for Akuapem Poloo, celebs – Prisons PRO

Crime
ASP. Samuel Kofi Opoku

A Deputy Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Prisons Service, ASP Samuel Kofi Opoku, has cleared the air on the public's perception that celebrities are given special cells and treated differently from other prison inmates when they are incarcerated. 

When asked on whether socialite Akuapem Poloo will be given a different cell from the other inmates and enjoy some freedom as a celebrity after she was sentenced to 90 days for posting nude photos of herself and her son online, ASP Opoku said: "The Constitution of the land and the rules that govern the operations of the Prisons Service do not make reservations for separate treatment for celebrities who commit offences and are found guilty by the court of law".

He explained further that Akuapem Poloo, as a Ghanaian citizen, is entitled to a one-third remission of her 90-day sentence.

ASP Opoku explained that Akuapem Poloo is likely to serve 60 out of the 90 days if she puts up a good behaviour in jail.

He added further that musicians like Geeman, Ramzy, the late Ibrahim Sima (Exopa) and Kwaw Kesse experienced the prison system and culture in Ghana and can attest to the fact that all inmates are treated the same.

ASP Opoku explained further that undertaking effective safe custody and reformation of inmates in a developing country is not ordinary, as professionalism, strict adherence to human rights and constant support from stakeholders are required in achieving results.

He noted that the Prisons Service has, for the past decades, performed its duties on this tangent to ensure public safety.

ASP Opoku reiterated that the prison remission system is earned by deserving inmates through a study industry, good conduct and positive attitude as they serve their sentences and not a favour designed for celebrities or influential figures.

 

Source: classfmonline.com/Emmanuel Mensah