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Ten Restrictions on Nana Agradaa Following Prison Sentence

Published 4 days ago3 minute read
Agradaa In Handcuffs Covered Being Sent To Jail

Her transfer to Nsawam Prison places her under the full authority of the Prisons Service Act and accompanying regulations, which strictly govern inmate conduct.

Daily routines, communications and work assignments are now subject to prison rules designed to maintain security and order. All privileges beyond those explicitly granted must be approved in writing by the officer in charge. As a result, Agradaa’s former public activities and personal freedoms are vastly curtailed.

According to official prison regulations, Agradaa may no longer conduct any live television broadcasts. Her “money-doubling” ministry on Today-TV, Thunder TV and Ice1 TV has been terminated, and inmates have no access to broadcast facilities. Authorities shut down her stations for lack of proper licensing, eliminating her ability to reach followers. Without access to cameras, studios or transmission equipment, any attempt to telecast from within the prison walls is prohibited.

The possession of a personal mobile phone is expressly forbidden under Section 37 of the Prisons Service Act. While the facility operates a supervised communication centre for scheduled calls, private smartphones or other wireless devices are contraband. Inmates caught with unauthorized phones face disciplinary sanctions, including loss of privileges or segregation. All digital communication must occur under officer supervision using prison-provided equipment.

Visitation rights are tightly restricted by Section 38, limiting Agradaa to a single visit every two weeks, each conducted under the watchful eye of a prison officer. Any unscheduled or unsupervised meeting requires written approval from the officer in charge. Visitors must submit to security screening, and all interactions occur in designated visiting areas. These measures are intended to prevent the introduction of contraband and maintain institutional security.

Her ability to exchange correspondence is similarly constrained. Under Section 39, Agradaa may send one letter and receive one letter or telegram every fortnight. Requests for additional mail require exceptional permission from prison authorities. All incoming and outgoing items are subject to inspection, ensuring no unauthorized messages or materials circulate.

Internet access and social-media use are banned for routine inmate activity. Computers—when available—are reserved for approved educational or legal research, and sessions are continuously monitored. Personal email, social-network accounts or any unsupervised online engagement are strictly disallowed under prison policy. This restriction prevents external coordination of activities that could undermine security.

Telephone calls must occur only at designated times through the prison’s communication centre. Unscheduled or private calls are forbidden, and any breach can trigger disciplinary action. Call durations and schedules are set by the officer in charge, and all conversations may be recorded. This ensures that inmates cannot circumvent official channels to maintain unauthorized contact.

Religious activities are confined to the prison chapel under Section 40, and Agradaa may attend services but cannot organize large public gatherings or replicate her “Sika Gari” ceremonies. All worship sessions follow a schedule set by prison chaplaincy and are supervised by officers. Any special religious event requires penalty-free approval and adherence to facility rules. This prevents the organization of unsanctioned rituals within inmate populations.

Assigned labour duties are mandatory for all inmates under Section 42. Agradaa cannot refuse work assignments—ranging from prison maintenance to agricultural tasks—unless a medical officer issues a certified exemption. Failure to comply can lead to additional penalties or loss of earned privileges. This labour requirement forms part of the rehabilitative framework mandated by law.

Finally, Agradaa must endure the overcrowded and under-resourced conditions at Nsawam Prison. Originally built for 717 inmates, the facility now houses over 3,500, resulting in cramped cells and meagre daily rations of approximately GH¢1.80 per person. She cannot avoid these conditions or secure improved accommodations beyond what regulations allow. All prisoners share equal standing under the institution’s guidelines, regardless of prior status.

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