A celebratory rite of passage known as the ‘Wetting Ceremony’, allegedly practised in the Ghana Prisons Service, has caught the attention of netizens on social media.
A senior officer in the Ghana Prisons Service, in a video circulating on social media, could be seen pouring alcohol on another officer to celebrate the promotion of new officers.
The alcoholic beverage was poured on and in the attire of the officer, and he was also made to take a sip.
Other officers cheered on as this ‘rite of passage’ took place.
According to sources, this is carried out to honour newly promoted officers.