Five inmates on death row have filed a lawsuit against the Ghana Prisons Service. The inmates are Felix Dzifa Abusa, Donglik Konkouk, Kweku Awuku, and Richard Annan Asmah. They are suing because they missed a court hearing.
The inmates claim their constitutional rights were violated. This happened while they were in the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
The lawsuit was filed at the Human Rights Court. It is case number HR 0038/2026.
This legal action is a result of alleged unconstitutional conduct by the prison service. The inmates were unable to attend a scheduled court appearance.
Details about why the inmates missed their hearing were not fully provided in the initial report. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that the prison service acted unlawfully.
The Human Rights Court will now hear the case. The outcome will determine if the prison service's actions were lawful.
This case highlights issues concerning prisoner access to legal proceedings. It raises questions about the rights of individuals convicted of serious crimes.
The Ghana Prisons Service has not yet officially responded to the lawsuit.