Also known as: Prisons authorities · Ghana Prison Service · Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service
Ghana Prisons Service — government agency managing correctional facilities and implementing reformation and reintegration programmes, expanding prison industries and healthcare provision.
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The Ghana Prisons Service says it is transforming the country’s prison system from one focused primarily on custody and punishment to a modern correctional model centred on rehabilitation, skills development and the successful reintegration of inmates into society. …
Ghana Prisons Service shifts focus from punishment to rehabilitation under new reform agendaJoy Online
… Isaac Achiri, and formed part of the church’s efforts to minister to inmates and strengthen its partnership with the Ghana Prisons Service. …
Assemblies of God Church visits Gambaga local prison, donates food and toiletries to inmatesJoy Online
… Speaking at the event, the UNODC Project Coordinator, Mr Christophe Campbell, said the project began three years ago with the training of officers of the Ghana Prisons Service on the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, widely known as the Nelson …
UNODC commissions bakery and vocational training facilities at Nsawam Medium Security PrisonJoy Online
… Speaking on behalf of the Northern Regional Commander of the Ghana Prisons Service, Superintendent Wristberg Maxinus expressed appreciation to the Tamale Teaching Hospital for the intervention. …
Tamale Teaching Hospital embarks on health outreach at Tamale Central PrisonThe Chronicle
… ing efforts to improve Ghana’s criminal justice system through initiatives such as the Justice for All Programme, which it said has contributed to reducing the country’s remand population from 33 percent in 2007 to 12.8 percent, according to records from the Ghana Prisons Service …
POS Foundation hails passage of Community Service Bill as major Criminal Justice ReformJoy Online
… The report noted that the situation has placed significant pressure on the Ghana Prisons Service, while increasing government expenditure on inmate feeding, healthcare, maintenance and infrastructure. …
Parliament passes Community Service Bill to reduce reliance on prison sentencesJoy Online
… From custody to correction The philosophy reflects a broader evolution within the Ghana Prisons Service. …
How dance and creative arts are transforming rehabilitation in Ghana’s correctional centresJoy Online
… The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, disclosed that the applicants, representing about seven per cent of all candidates screened for recruitment into the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana Nation …
Over 6,000 security service applicants fail first-ever drug screening – NACOCThe Chronicle
… The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie said at the launch that the welfare of inmates was a shared responsibility of all citizens who believed in human dignity and that prison officers and the government alone should not shoulder the burden …
Prisons Medicine and Equipment Bank launched in KumasiDaily Guide
… INSET: Patience Baffoe-Bonnie delivering her address The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. …
Medicine Shortages Hit PrisonsThirty-seven inmates of Nsawam Medium Security Prison who completed degree programmes sat for the Teacher Licensure Examination on September 14, 2026. The Ghana Prisons Service said the exercise is part of its commitment to using education for reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thirty-seven inmates of Nsawam Medium Security Prison who completed degree programmes sat for the Teacher Licensure Examination on September 14, 2026. The Ghana Prisons Service said the exercise is part of its commitment to using education for reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thirty-seven inmates of Nsawam Medium Security Prison who have completed degree programmes sat for the Teacher Licensure Examination on September 14, 2026, as part of the Ghana Prisons Service's rehabilitation and reintegration efforts through education and skills development.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
All 11 young offenders at the Senior Correctional Centre in Accra passed the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, with several securing passes in all nine subjects. The Deputy Director of Prisons attributed the achievement to the Ghana Prisons Service's focus on reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Eleven young offenders at the Senior Correctional Centre in Accra achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, with several securing passes in all nine subjects. The Ghana Prisons Service highlighted the achievement as demonstrating the value of education in reforming and rehabilitating inmates.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Prison issues in Ghana persist as a public policy challenge marked by overcrowding, deteriorating infrastructure, inadequate logistics, and limited rehabilitation programmes. Despite recognition of these problems and recent opportunities for reform—including parliamentary hearings and a Think Prisons 360° initiative—limited stakeholder coordination has prevented comprehensive change.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The People's Forum has written to Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie expressing concern that his public and social proximity to executive officials and NDC party members could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary's independence and neutrality, arguing that the courts must not only be independent but be perceived as such.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service urged Ghanaians not to equate success with English language proficiency, saying that inability to speak English fluently should not define a person's potential. She told about 200 stakeholders at the Image of a Woman Conference 2026 that people have unique talents regardless of formal education or English ability.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bompata Branch of Kristo Asafo Mission in Kumasi donated goods and medical supplies worth GHc135,000 to Kumasi Central Prisons and Kumasi Children's Home in annual commemoration of their founder's birthday. The donation included rice, toiletries, medical drugs, and food items.
31 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has presented a 33-seater Eicher bus to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of President Mahama, fulfilling a commitment made during the commissioning of Damongo Camp Prison to enhance the service's transportation capacity and operational activities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The POS Foundation's executive director says Ghana's participation in the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review has produced tangible changes, including community-sentencing reform; however, significant commitments remain outstanding. He cited the Community Service Bill passed in July 2026 as a legislative outcome stemming from UPR recommendations to address prison overcrowding.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Prisons Service plans to establish five prison-based industries in tailoring, cabinetry, shoemaking, packaging, and prefabrication to equip inmates with marketable skills for reintegration. The initiative will also introduce creative areas such as music, poetry, recital, and video production to enable inmates to develop skills suited to their talents and interests.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice-Chancellor of KNUST has urged the renaming of Ghana Prisons Service to Ghana Correctional Service to broaden support. During a meeting with the Ashanti Regional Prisons Commander, the prison presented a proposal to KNUST for support in inmate skills training, health, and agriculture programmes.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Peter Kyeremeh, 29, has escaped from lawful custody while serving a five-year sentence for unlawful entry and stealing. The Ghana Prisons Service is appealing to the public to report any information about his whereabouts to the nearest police station or prison establishment.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi commended the 2026 Civil Service Week celebration at an exhibition held at Accra Sports Stadium, describing it as an important platform to showcase the Civil Service's contribution to Ghana's development and highlight government achievements across ministries and departments.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has invested GH¢144,666 to expand the Tarkwa Local Prisons' oil palm plantation from 30 to 50 acres, providing 1,400 seedlings and equipment to strengthen food security and teach inmates agricultural skills for rehabilitation and reintegration.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Osagyefo Kpolly Armah Foundation, in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Prisons Command, has renovated and commissioned the female prison health facility at the Central Prisons in Kumasi. The project included expanded office space for officers and a urinal, aimed at strengthening partnership with the Ghana Prisons Service and improving healthcare delivery for inmates and officers.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Central Region Rugby Association has begun discussions with the Ghana Prisons Service to establish a rugby club at Ankaful Maximum Security Prison to aid inmate rehabilitation and talent development. The initiative is part of plans for a Central Region Security Services Rugby Championship involving the Prisons Service, Police Service, Fire Service, Immigration Service, and Armed Forces.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation launched the Prisons Agro-Support and Empowerment (PASE) Project at Tarkwa Local Prison, supporting cultivation of an additional 20 acres of oil palm to supplement food production and equip inmates with practical agricultural skills for post-release employment.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed allegations that the NDC government influenced the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe, stating the government was not in office when she left Ghana and that the Court of Appeal had constitutional authority to review High Court judgments.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Prisons Service, through Damongo Camp Prison, participated in the 2026 World Ranger Day celebration at Mole National Park, organized by the Forestry Commission on July 31. The event brought together officials from the Commission, security agencies, traditional authorities and partners to honour rangers' role in protecting Ghana's forests, wildlife and natural resources.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Prisons Service deployed 79 personnel from the Yendi local prison to support security arrangements during the enskinment of the Regent of Dagbon at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi on July 31, working alongside other security agencies to ensure a peaceful ceremony.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has presented a full container of medical equipment, consumables and healthcare supplies to the Ghana Prisons Service, described as one of the largest healthcare support packages the service has received. The Fund's Administrator stressed that access to quality healthcare should not depend on a person's status or location, and that strengthening healthcare in prisons protects the wider public.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has presented a full container load of medical equipment, consumables and healthcare supplies to the Ghana Prisons Service as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery in correctional facilities across the country. The donation, described as one of the largest healthcare support packages received by the Ghana Prisons Service, aligns with the Trust Fund's mission to ensure quality healthcare is accessible to every Ghanaian.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General has filed an urgent application to suspend the Court of Appeal's judgment that acquitted former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, pending the state's intended appeal to the Supreme Court. The state argues the Court of Appeal's decision contains material errors of law and fact that resulted in a substantial miscarriage of justice.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned the conviction and 10-year custodial sentence imposed on Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, acquitting and discharging her of all charges related to accusations of misappropriating public funds.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two men accused in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah have been remanded into prison custody by Kaneshie District Court after prosecutors said investigations were ongoing and awaiting additional information from the Cyber Crime Unit. The court adjourned the case for two weeks to allow investigators to obtain outstanding evidence.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's courts often impose onerous bail conditions requiring sureties with landed property, effectively denying bail to poor accused persons despite constitutional presumption of innocence. The article argues bail should ensure court appearance rather than punish poverty, and proposes electronic tracking bracelets as an alternative to property-based conditions.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Constitution Review Commission (2011) documented widespread frustration over systemic delays in case disposal across courts and tribunals, rejecting quick-fix legislative timeframe amendments in favor of deep institutional reform.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Prisons Service says the Community Service Act, 2026 and Parole Regulations, 2026 mark significant steps towards reducing overcrowding while promoting rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. The Community Service Act empowers courts to impose supervised community work as an alternative to custodial sentences for minor offences, while the Parole Regulations provide a structured system allowing eligible inmates to serve the remainder of their sentences under supervision.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Prisons Service reports that more than 1,500 inmates have participated in formal education programmes since 2019, with many achieving 100 per cent pass rates in Junior High and Senior High School programmes. The Service is expanding access to education as part of its rehabilitation agenda to equip inmates with skills for reintegration into society.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →