Ghanaian artiste manager, Bullgod, has opened up about his time in police custody, describing the experience as harsh, emotionally draining, and mentally destabilising.
Speaking in an interview on 3Music, Bullgod recounted the difficult conditions he endured while in detention, shedding light on what he described as the reality of life inside police cells.
Reflecting on his experience, he revealed that inmates often turned to prayer as a coping mechanism during their time behind bars.
“I remember my time there. We usually prayed around 3 am, and the prayers were centred on God striking the police, judges, or any law enforcement officers because most of them believe they are innocent of what put them there,” he said.
According to Bullgod, many detainees feel powerless within the justice system and strongly believe they have been treated unfairly.
He also raised concerns about prolonged detentions, alleging that some individuals are kept in police cells far beyond the legally permitted 48-hour period without being transferred to appropriate correctional facilities.
“Unfortunately, some places that are supposed to hold you for just 48 hours end up keeping people for much longer,” he stated.
“If the law requires you to be held, you are transferred to a prison, but some people stay in a cell for a month without seeing sunlight.”
Bullgod noted that such extended confinement takes a significant toll on the mental and emotional well-being of detainees.
“It breaks you. You don’t think normally anymore,” he added.
Describing the physical conditions inside the cells, the artiste manager said the environment can be overwhelming, especially for first-time detainees.
“The first feeling you get when you enter the cell is the desire to get out because a stench greets you,” he explained. “You suddenly realise how valuable freedom is.”
His comments have sparked renewed conversations about detention conditions and due process within the justice system, as he joins others who have called attention to the treatment of individuals held in police custody.
