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UNODC Ghana commends Interior Minister’s vision for Prison Service
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), led by the Officer-in-Charge of the UNODC Programme Office in Ghana, Mr. Christoph Capelle, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, where he commended the Minister’s vision for the Ghana Prisons Service.
During the meeting, Hon. Muntaka outlined plans for the Ghana Prisons Service, which include introducing technology for prison management, implementing prison agricultural projects, and establishing prison industrial projects.
The UNODC team was impressed by the Minister’s forward-thinking approach and assured him of their continued support and collaboration.
The UNODC team highlighted their ongoing and past projects, showcasing their commitment to supporting Ghana’s efforts in crime prevention and criminal justice reform, and presented the Nelson Mandela Toolkit to the Minister, a resource designed to promote humane prison management in line with international standards.
The Minister reaffirmed his commitment to aligning Ghana’s prison system with the Nelson Mandela Rules, a set of international guidelines for the treatment of prisoners. He assured the UNODC of his full support and pledged continued collaboration with the Ministry to advance these initiatives.
The meeting underscored a shared dedication to improving Ghana’s criminal justice system through innovation and adherence to global standards.
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
