Accra: Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka has raised concerns over what he describes as the growing abuse of remand procedures by the police and courts in Ghana. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Muntaka highlighted that many accused persons are unnecessarily remanded, with some courts imposing bail conditions that suspects struggle to meet.
According to Ghana Web, ongoing constitutional amendment discussions with Attorney General Dominic Akuritinga Ayine are seeking to make remand more restrictive. Muntaka pointed out that sometimes the bail conditions set by the courts are too severe, making it difficult for individuals to secure their release.
The Interior Minister argued that the proposed Community Service Bill, along with reforms to remand procedures, would help alleviate congestion in prisons and police cells. He emphasized the importance of using the constitutional amendment opportunity to address what he termed as unnecessary remand practices.
Muntaka also disclosed that Ghana spends approximately GHS40 million annually on feeding prison inmates, noting the amount as insufficient. His comments come amid increasing public debate over bail conditions, prison congestion, and delays within Ghana's justice system.