A Director of Prisons in charge of Operations and Facility Management, Benedict Bob Dery, has warned that continued flooding at the Sekondi Central Prisons could weaken the prison structure and potentially lead to prisoner escapes.
Speaking during a briefing with the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, on Friday May 29, he blamed the situation on ongoing road construction works in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis.
According to him, contractors working on the Takoradi-Sekondi road connected a larger drainage system to a smaller gutter, causing water to overflow into the prison during heavy rains.
“The prison is old, and as water continues to enter the facility, it weakens the walls of the cells and could lead to escapes. Aside from that, it could also create serious health concerns,” he stated.
Mr. Dery called for immediate intervention to address the flooding situation and prevent further damage to the prison infrastructure.
