Senator Decries Prolonged Inmate Incarceration Over Unpaid Fines
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr from Cross River South Senatorial District has raised alarm over the extended detention of inmates in correctional centers because they cannot afford to pay minor fines, labeling it as a severe injustice. During a visit to the Calabar Correctional Center with his wife, Mr. Bella Ekpenyong, he identified inmates and encouraged them to engage in rehabilitation programs.
Senator Ekpenyong commended correctional officials for their dedication and urged support for inmates to benefit from interventions, expressing gratitude for the restoration of hope and dignity to those suffering.
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