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

NSAWAM MALE PRISON ORGANISES SPECIAL FOOTBALL MATCH IN HONOUR OF THE LATE CHRISTIAN ATSU

Officers and inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons (NMSP), yesterday... read more

NATIONAL HONOURS AND AWARDS 2023

The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has conferred National Awards... read more

GHANA’S 66TH INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo... read more

PRISONS CHAPLAINCY HOLDS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Chaplaincy Unit of the Ghana Prisons Service has held a... read more

DGP ATTENDS COMMEMORATION OF 28TH FEBRUARY CROSSROAD SHOOTING

A wreath laying ceremony has been held today, the 28th February,2023... read more

PRISONS SERVICE COMMISERATES WITH THE FAMILY OF LATE CHRISTIAN ATSU TWASAM

Delegates from the Ghana Prisons Service today 24th February,2023 paid a... read more

REST IN PEACE CHRSITIAN ATSU

DEATH is always a big blow to take, especially the passing... read more

GREATER ACCRA PRILAS HOLDS PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

The Greater Accra Regional Prisons Ladies Association (PRILAS) has held its... read more