For a day, the walls of Osamkrom Camp Prison reverberated with laughter, music, and unbridled joy, as management and staff of Citi FM and Channel One TV, through the Citi FM Foundation, brought the spirit of Easter to inmates in a remarkable display of care and celebration.
Part of the station’s flagship Easter Orphan Project, the visit combined meaningful support with a day of happiness and creativity for a group often overlooked by society.
This year’s donation included 80 bags of rice, nine boxes of cooking oil, 10 cartons of milk, assorted food items, and farm tools such as machetes, and 100 pairs of Wellington boots to bolster the facility’s agricultural activities, promoting long-term self-sufficiency. The total value of the donated items amounted to GH¢150,000.
Speaking ahead of the presentation, Managing Director of Citi FM and Channel One TV, Samuel Attah-Mensah, explained the purpose behind the visit.
“We all grew up in our communities experiencing Christmas and Easter; the situation is different today because of where we find ourselves. We are on the other side, but feel compelled to spend the day with you, eat with you, and celebrate Easter,” he said.
General Manager of Citi FM and Channel One TV, Bernard Koku Avle, added that while the Easter Orphan Project has historically supported orphanages and rehabilitation centres, expanding to prisons reflects a commitment to reaching those often forgotten.
“This is not the first time we’ve come to a prison; we’ve been to Akuse Prison and others in the past. The idea is to reach people in society who are often forgotten, and prisons typify that,” he noted.
The donation was warmly received by Chief Superintendent Richard Baffoe-Bonnie, Osamkrom’s second-in-command, who described the gesture as “timely, impactful, and one that will echo through eternity.”
Yet the day became far more than a presentation of goods. The prison yard transformed into a stage as inmates showcased hidden talents, rapping, singing, and dancing with unrestrained energy.
Laughter and applause replaced the usual quiet rhythm of the facility, and for hours, the inmates weren’t just prisoners—they were performers, storytellers, and celebrated members of a vibrant community.
Staff of Citi FM and Channel One TV joined in, sharing meals, dancing, and celebrating alongside the inmates, fostering an atmosphere of inclusion, connection, and pure joy.
For over 20 years, the Easter Orphan Project has been a cornerstone of the stations’ social responsibility efforts, supporting orphanages, rehabilitation centres, and correctional facilities across Ghana.
With each year, the project continues to grow, touching more lives, bringing hope, and creating unforgettable moments for communities that need it most.
This Easter, the walls of Osamkrom may have remained standing, but the spirit of freedom, joy, and human connection echoed far beyond them.
