Ghana's Cats Offer Prisoners Leftovers after Minister Reveals Cat Food Has More Protein

After Interior Minister-Designate Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak revealed during his vetting that Ghanaian prisoners survive on a GH¢1.80 (USD 0.12) daily food budget—an amount he claims provides less nutrition than the average cat's meal—the National Association of Concerned Cats (NACC) has stepped in to offer their leftovers to inmates in an unexpected show of solidarity.

According to reports, a group of domestic and street cats, upon hearing the minister’s remarks, began leaving scraps of fish bones and leftover rice outside prison walls, with some even nudging their food bowls closer to curious inmates. "We had no idea things were this bad," said one local cat, licking its paws. "It’s only right that we share what we can spare."

Prisoners, desperate for an upgrade in their daily meals, have reportedly welcomed the gesture, with some joking that the cats' leftovers offer more flavor and nutrition than their standard ration of watery porridge and mystery stew. "At this point, we’ll take anything," admitted one inmate, eyeing a half-eaten tin of sardines left outside his cell.

The minister’s revelation has sparked national outrage, with many questioning how prison meals could be outclassed by pet food. The government has assured that reforms will be considered. But until then, prisoners are reportedly looking forward to their next meal with cautious optimism, hoping the cats keep their generosity alive, unlike local dogs who have reportedly remained silent on the matter, preferring to keep their bones buried.

Not all cats are happy about this arrangement though. "We acknowledge the minister’s concerns and understand the struggles faced by the prisoners," stated a representative of the Ghana Feline Welfare Association. "However, we must clarify that our dietary needs are meticulously calculated, and sharing may disrupt our well-being."