In a disturbing video that has surfaced online, the cramped and uncomfortable conditions of Nsawam Medium Security Prison in Ghana have been brought to light.

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The footage reveals inmates packed closely together, with no significant space between them as they sleep side by side.

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Heads facing feet, the prisoners use their shirts to fan themselves in the absence of electric fans, highlighting the lack of basic amenities in the prison. The video serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by those behind bars, especially in overcrowded prisons like Nsawam.

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This video was shared alongside the story of Charles Twumasi, a former accounts clerk (bursar) of a school in Accra. Twumasi was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old pupil and impregnating her.

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Despite being acquitted and discharged by the Court of Appeal after spending seven years in prison, Twumasi shared the harrowing experiences he faced during his time in Nsawam.

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Now, Mr Twumasi believes he was set up.

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"The police came to the school where I work. They ransacked my office. I don't close my office. They came for me and said I needed to be interrogated. I went with them. I was just made to sit there and I never returned home. I was initially sentenced to 10 years.

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"I made an appeal, and 5 more years were added," Twumasi recounted how his ordeal began.

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He is now in his 40s. He noted that during trials, he was optimistic about being released since he was never cuffed.

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While in prison, he noted that he almost gave up, but his 2-month-old child gave him hope. His wife abandoned him since she did not believe him. According to him, it was not an easy period in life as family almost abandoned him.

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Twumasi's story sheds light on the challenges faced by innocent individuals caught up in the criminal justice system.

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Below is the video where Twumasi shares his experience in prison.

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