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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GPS-NACP TRAINS OFFICERS ON HIV DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING MECHANISMS

The Ghana Prisons Service in collaboration with the National Aids Control... read more

DGP PATIENCE BAFFOE-BONNIE INDUCTED INTO OFFICE.

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

DGP (RTD) ISAAC KOFI EGYIR PULLED – OUT

 The 25th   Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mr Isaac Kofi... read more

INTERIOR MINISTER DONATES TO PRISONS SERVICE

   The Minister for the interior, Honorable Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has donated... read more

PRESIDENT MAHAMA SWEARS IN MRS. BAFFOE-BONNIE (ESQ.) AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS

The President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Deputy Director-General of Prisons (DDGP)... read more

­­­­­PRESIDENT MAHAMA APPOINTS MRS. PATIENCE BAFFOE-BONNIE AS DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF PRISONS 

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed the Deputy Director-General of Prisons... read more

NTERIOR MINISTER PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO PRISONS HEADQUARTERS

The Minister for the interior, Hon. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka yesterday, Monday... read more

DOP. MILLICENT OWUSU COMMISSIONS MAMA’S ASSORTED CUISINE AT SCC.

It was an all-remarkable day mixed with exhilarating feelings during the... read more