Founder of HeavenWay Champion Ministry, Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, says she has recommendations on prison reforms for President John Dramani Mahama but cannot make them public.
Speaking on Atinka TV’s Entertainment Lounge hosted by Roman Fada, the evangelist-popularly known as Agradaa – explained that her eight-month stay in prison exposed her to several challenges that need urgent attention, though she believes it is not appropriate to disclose them openly.
She recounted her personal experience, describing the conditions as difficult, including moments where she had to carry blocks barefooted.
According to her, many people doubt she actually served time, but she insists it was by “the grace of God” that she endured the period.
Agradaa, however, proposed that inmates should at least be allowed access to basic mobile phones – not smartphones – to enable them communicate with loved ones. She noted that strict supervision often makes even simple emotional conversations difficult.
“There are times you are speaking to your partner, and because of how you are guarded, you cannot even say ‘I love you,’” she said.
She also highlighted the lack of entertainment in prison, stating that inmates become extremely excited whenever visitors come to organize outreach programmes.
According to her, such moments temporarily lift their spirits before they return to their cells.
Agradaa added that initiatives by artistes like Stonebwoy to perform for inmates are a step in the right direction, as they offer some relief and hope to prisoners.
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