Ghana Prisons Service

About Us

The Ghana Prisons Service as a key stakeholder of the Criminal Justice System of Ghana contributes to the maintenance of internal security by maintaining an efficient, humane, and safe reformatory penal system operated within the laws of Ghana. We believe in humanity, vigilance, fortitude, and integrity while helping in the reintegration of ex-convicts into society. The service comprises forty-six prison establishments located in all the sixteen regions of Ghana. At the apex is the Prisons Headquarters in the Greater Accra Region which also houses the Director-General of Prisons and his two Deputies, seven Directors of Prisons, and other principal officeholders.

The Ghana Prisons Service is tasked with the safe custody of convicted persons from the courts as well as the provision of Reformation and Rehabilitation programmes for their successful resettlement into society. Our cherished values are humanity, vigilance, and fortitude…

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Latest News

DGP BAFFOE-BONNIE AND DOP OWUSU SWEEP AWARDS AT GWA 2025

The 2025 Ghana Women Awards (GWA) ceremony was a spectacular night... read more

SUNYANI CENTRAL PRISON SUPPLEMENTS INMATES RATION WITH FARM PRODUCE.

The Sunyani Central Prison under the leadership of the Regional Commander,... read more

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS VISITS OBUASI CAMP PRISON SITE

The Director General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (ESQ), has embarked... read more

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS VISITS NEW TRAINING FACILITY AT FUMSO

The Director General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (ESQ), has made... read more

 “UPHOLD THE QUALITY STANDARDS AND GOOD CONDUCTS – CSP. ADWOA AMOFAA AGYENA. 

Chief Superintendent of Prisons(CSP)Adwoa Amofaa Agyena, the acting Commandant of Ankaful... read more

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS LAUNCHES “THINK PRISONS 360 DEGREES IN TAMALE”.

The Director General of Prisons(DGP), Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie(ESQ) has today, Wednesday... read more

KUMASI CENTRAL PRISON DONATES TO CHILDRENS HOME

In a powerful display of civic responsibility and compassion, the leadership... read more

WHEN DUTY EMBRACES DEVOTION: A DISTINGUISHED VISIT BETWEEN GHANA’S JUSTICE POWER COUPLE

In a demonstration of inter-institutional collaboration within Ghana's justice system, the... read more