The Public Relations Officer of the Kumasi Central Prisons, CSP Richard Bukari, has explained the visitation arrangements for inmates following the sentencing of Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
Speaking on Ezra TV, CSP Bukari said prison regulations do not allow all categories of inmates to receive visitors every day.
According to him, the frequency of visits depends on whether an inmate is on remand or has been convicted.
“If the person is a remand prisoner, you can visit the person every day except Saturdays and public holidays. If he or she is a convicted prisoner, you can visit the person every two weeks,” he said.
He also advised individuals visiting convicted inmates, including those going to see Chairman Wontumi, to consider bringing food items that can last for a longer period.
“So, I will plead with those who are coming to visit Wontumi to bring food that can be preserved for a longer period,” CSP Bukari added.
Chairman Wontumi was handed a 20-year prison term after the Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court found him guilty on all six charges brought against him.
