Also known as: Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie · Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie · Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie · Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie · Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, Esq. · Justice Patience Baffoe-Bonnie · Ms Baffoe-Bonnie · Mrs Baffoe Bonnie
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Joy Online
… Delivering the welcome address, the Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, highlighted achievements under the Service’s Think Prisons 360 Degrees agenda, which seeks to transform inmates into economically productive and responsible citizens aft …
UNODC commissions bakery and vocational training facilities at Nsawam Medium Security PrisonThe Chronicle
… 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 PrisonsThe Ghanaian Times
… For her part, the Director General of Prisons, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, said the theme for that year’s forum, Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures, reminded them of a profound truth that whenever women were empowered, entire communities pr …
Women urged to take leadership roles to drive Africa’s devtThe Ghanaian Times
… rious agencies including the Chief of Defense Staff, Lieutenant General, William Agyapong; Chief of Army Staff Major General, Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu; Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno; Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie …
Immigration, Police shine in inter-security football galaJoy Online
… Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), has reaffirmed her commitment to sports development by hosting officers and athletes of the Prisons Armwrestling team to a special luncheon in Accra. …
Armwrestling – Prisons Boss Baffoe-Bonnie hosts officers to a luncheonThe Ghanaian Times
… h the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), commenced last Monday at the Ghana Prisons Service Headquarters in Accra where upon arrival, the delegation was received with a quarter guard and warmly welcomed by the Director-General of Prisons, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie …
Nigerian, UN drug office delegation conclude learning exchange in GhanaJoy Online
… In a statement dated 4th May 2026, the Service revealed that certain individuals are falsely posing as officials, including the Director-General, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, to deceive unsuspecting members of the public for financial gain. …
Ghana Prisons Service warns public over rising impersonation scams on social mediaJoy Online
… Director-General of Prisons, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, commended the President for increasing the daily feeding rate for inmates from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5.00, describing it as a significant intervention. …
Mahama worships with inmates at Nsawam Prison, pledges reforms and supportDr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, a Parliament committee chairman, has called for government institutions to purchase goods produced by prison inmates as a way to provide a sustainable market for vocational businesses and reduce the Ghana Prisons Service's reliance on donations and philanthropic support.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, a Parliament committee chairman, has called for government institutions to purchase goods produced by prison inmates as a way to provide a sustainable market for vocational businesses and reduce the Ghana Prisons Service's reliance on donations and philanthropic support.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Following an Auditor-General's report highlighting persistent reintegration challenges and high recidivism among discharged inmates, the Ghana Prisons Service Director General told Parliament that inadequate funding is the main obstacle to executing the service's mandate of rehabilitation and reintegration across 45 facilities. The service is proposing increased budgetary allocation, including a 1% CSR allocation, to address rehabilitation shortcomings.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service has appealed to the Public Accounts Committee for welfare interventions, including a contagious disease allowance and better remuneration, citing harsh working conditions that prison officers face while sharing the same environment as convicted inmates.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Prisons Service Director-General told Parliament that family neglect, social exclusion and limited employment opportunities are pushing former inmates back to incarceration. An Auditor-General report found that former inmates from 15 of Ghana's 45 prisons returned to prison between 2020 and 2025, despite an inmate support programme, with the Director-General noting that vocational training alone cannot prevent reoffending without post-release support and jobs.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has commended the Ghana Prisons Service for using creative arts to promote inmate rehabilitation, skills development and economic empowerment. The Deputy Minister called for exhibitions to become sustainable platforms for talent discovery and commercialisation of inmate artworks, while urging the public to recognise the dignity and potential of incarcerated persons.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Author, advocate and artist Dr Abena Nyarkoa Asomaning launched three books—Women's Leadership in Africa, The Shrewd You and Bloom—and auctioned original paintings to support incarcerated women, young people and former inmates at an event in Accra. Proceeds benefit the Angel-Zoe Foundation's work with people rebuilding their lives.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has commended the Ghana Prisons Service for using creative arts to develop inmates' skills and prepare them for economic opportunities after release. Deputy Trade Minister Sampson Ahi stressed that correctional facilities should provide practical opportunities for personal development and urged the public to avoid stigmatising incarcerated persons.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Prisons Service's Central Regional Command has launched a Medicine and Equipment Bank to mobilise medicines and medical supplies for prisons across the region, with the initiative anchored on availability and centralisation, accountability, and partnership and sustainability.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Prisons Service's Central Regional Command launched a Medicine and Equipment Bank in Cape Coast to mobilise medicines and medical supplies for prisons in the region. The initiative aims to improve healthcare for inmates and officers through availability, accountability, and partnership.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 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 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 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 →
The Ghana Prisons Service is shifting its focus from custody and punishment to a modern correctional model centred on rehabilitation, skills development, and reintegration of inmates. The transformation is being driven by the "Think Prisons 360 Degrees Initiative," launched in 2025, which aims to reposition prisons as centres of hope, healing, productivity and national development.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has commissioned a bakery and vocational training facilities at Nsawam Medium Security Prison following a three-year rehabilitation project aimed at equipping prisoners with practical skills for reintegration.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Prisons Service has launched a Medicine and Equipment Bank in Kumasi to improve healthcare delivery in correctional facilities. The Director-General said the initiative addresses healthcare gaps in prisons and that inmate welfare is a shared societal responsibility.
1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service has appealed for corporate, pharmaceutical, and public support for a newly introduced Medicines and Equipment Bank Initiative to address persistent shortages of medicines and healthcare supplies in prisons, citing inadequate medical supplies, rising inmate population, communicable diseases, and rising healthcare costs as strains on the prison healthcare system.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Jamila International Women's Forum held in Accra urged women to take leadership roles in governance, business, and social transformation. Traditional authorities and government officials said gender equality is a prerequisite for economic resilience and nation-building.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Immigration Service won the male football competition and the Ghana Police Service claimed victory in the female category at the 2026 Inter-Security Football Gala held at the University of Ghana Stadium. The one-day tournament, hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces, aimed to promote unity and teamwork among security services and served as a precursor to the Security Services Sports Association Games slated for September in Accra.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service hosted officers and athletes of the Prisons Armwrestling team to a luncheon in Accra to celebrate their achievements at the Africa Armwrestling Championship and motivate them for future competitions.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from the Nigerian Correctional Service, led by Assistant Controller General Latakile Cham Cyrus, concluded a learning exchange visit to Ghana organised with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, focusing on prisoner classification, inmate separation systems, rehabilitation programmes, and prison management practices at three facilities.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Prisons Service has issued a public disclaimer warning citizens against impersonation and fraud on social media, where individuals are falsely posing as officials including the Director-General to solicit money and personal information. The Service stressed it does not authorise any individual to solicit funds on its behalf through unofficial channels and urged the public to report suspected fraudulent activity to police or official Prisons Service channels.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama attended a worship service at Nsawam Medium Security Prison on April 25, 2026, and announced plans to fast-track parole processes with at least 1,000 inmates expected to be released in July through amnesty, alongside pledges to improve recreational infrastructure and address healthcare challenges in the prison system.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →