Bullgod Calls For Urgent Reform Of Police Cell Conditions In Ghana

Artiste manager and music executive, Bullgod has called for urgent reforms to the conditions of police holding cells in Ghana, citing his personal experience in custody as the driving force behind his advocacy.

Describing life inside police cells, Bullgod painted a grim picture of overcrowding, poor sanitation, lack of ventilation and prolonged confinement, conditions he says are often endured by individuals yet to be tried or convicted.

“People in police custody are not criminals,” he said. “They are suspects awaiting due process.”

According to Bullgod, detainees in police cells are frequently held longer than legally permitted, sometimes for months, without trial. He noted that unlike prison facilities, police cells often lack outdoor access, structured routines and basic welfare provisions.

He further explained that detainees are not fed by the state and must depend on family members or fellow inmates for survival.

While critical of the system, Bullgod acknowledged that many police officers operate under severe resource constraints.

“I’ve seen police officers who feel bad about the conditions,” he said. “They are victims of the system too.”

Bullgod revealed that he previously held discussions with the former leadership of the Ghana Police Service on constructing modern holding facilities designed to meet basic human rights standards. However, those plans stalled following leadership changes.

With a new Inspector General of Police in office, he expressed hope that conversations around reform can be revived.

“If we truly believe in ‘innocent until proven guilty,’ then our systems must reflect that,” he stated.