CHIEF JUSTICE PAYS COURTESY CALL ON DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF PRISONS, URGES COLLABORATION IN CAPACITY BUILDING.
The Chief Justice of the Republic, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has expressed concerned over the overcrowding state of Ghana’s prisons, highlighting it as a contributing factor for the establishment of the shift court system and the specialized courts to fast-track all cases brought before the court. He made this remarks during a courtesy call […]
GHANA PRISONS SERVICE ENGAGES OSU PREBYTERIAN SHS ON YOUTH AND CRIME
The Ghana Prisons Service has engaged students of Osu Presbyterian Senior High School in an educational programme aimed at sensitising the youth on crime prevention and responsible living. The outreach was led by Chief Superintendent of Prisons Abdul Latif Adamu and Superintendent of Prisons Irene Pieteson Arthur, who took the students through discussions on youth […]
DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF PRISONS ADDRESSES EJURA OFFICERS, UNVEILS STAFF SUPPORT INITIATIVES
The Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, Esq., has addressed officers of the Ejura Settlement Camp Prison, unveiling a number of initiatives aimed at improving staff welfare, strengthening discipline, and enhancing operational efficiency. The durbar, held at the prison chapel, brought together senior officers, junior officers, and Prison Officer Assistants. The engagement was facilitated by […]
DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF PRISONS PAYS COURTESY CALL ON AHAFO REGIONAL MINISTER.
On Monday, January 19, 2026, the Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe Bonnie(Esq) paid a courtesy call on the Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. Charity Gardiner, as part of her regional tour. The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Prisons Service and regional authorities. The Director-General was welcomed by the Regional […]
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS CUTS SOD FOR 250-UNIT STAFF ACCOMMODATION AT EJURA.
The Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq), on Thursday, January 22, 2026 joined the Ejurahene, Barima Osei Hwedie II, to cut sod for the construction of a new 250-unit barracks accommodation for officers at the Ejura Settlement Camp Prison. The project, championed by the Ejurahene with support from the Municipal […]
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS PAYS COURTESY CALL ON BONO REGIONAL MINISTER
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie(Esq), as part of her duty tour in the Bono, Ahafo and Bono East regions, paid a working visit to the Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboah (Esq), on Sunday January 18, 2026 to strengthen the collaboration between the Service and the Regional Coordinating Council […]
PRISON SERVICE TO PRODUCE FURNITURE, UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOLS
The Ministry for the Interior and the Ministry of Education have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) mandating the Ghana Prisons Service to locally produce school furniture, uniforms and sanitary pads for basic and secondary schools across the country. Under the agreements, inmates of the Ghana Prisons Service will be trained in vocational skills such […]
FEMALE INMATES SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS
The Nsawam Female Prison on Friday, January 2, 2026 held a Talent Show for inmates of the facility to exhibit their talents in choreography, poetry, drama, and dance. In her opening address, the Officer-in-Charge of the Nsawam Female Prison, Deputy Director of Prisons DDP.Victoria Adzewudah(Mrs), noted that the event, which comprised a cell inspection and […]
NSAWAM PRISON COMPLEX RECEIVES LIFE-SAVING BLS TRAINING
The Nsawam Prison Complex comprising the Nsawam Medium Security Prison, Nsawam Camp Prison, and Nsawam Female Prison have benefited from a timely and impactful Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme organized by African Partners Medical Group (APMG) in collaboration with the Nsawam Prisons Hospital. The initiative, which targeted both officers and inmates, underscored the importance […]
DOP. BOB-DERY VISITS KUMASI CENTRAL PRISONS.
The Director of Prisons incharge of Operations and Facility Management, DOP. Benedict Bob-Dery, on Tuesday 30th December, 2025, paid a working visit to the Kumasi Central Prison as part of his oversight duties for the Ashanti region. The visit focused on officer security, social media, discipline and inmate welfare. The visit commenced with a durbar […]
CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SUNYANI CONSTRUCTS NEW KITCHEN FOR SUNYANI CENTRAL PRISON.
The Christ the King Cathedral Catholic Diocese of Sunyani has constructed a new kitchen facility for the Sunyani Central Prison as part of its commitment to promoting human dignity and improving the welfare of inmates. The newly built kitchen is intended to enhance the preparation of meals under improved hygienic conditions, replacing the old facility, […]
KUMASI CENTRAL PRISON HOST MAIDEN INMATES’ RUNWAY FASHION SHOW IN GRAND STYLE
The Kumasi Central Prison on Monday, 29th December 2025, made history with the successful staging of its maiden Inmates’ Runway Fashion Show, an innovative event that blended rehabilitation, creativity, and self-expression in a vibrant display of talent. Held within the prison yard, the colourful event transformed the facility into a lively fashion arena as inmates […]
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL’S SOCIETY VISITS TAMALE CENTRAL PRISON ON BOXING DAY
St. Vincent de Paul’s Society of the Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) Cathedral Parish, Tamale, paid a charitable visit to the Tamale Central Prison on December 26, 2025, as part of its Boxing Day outreach activities. Led by the Administrator of the OLA Cathedral, Very Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Kuusah, the team donated assorted items to […]
KLG FOUNDATION DONATES BUILDING MATERIALS TO TAMALE CENTRAL PRISON
The KLG Foundation, in collaboration with Savannah Alliance Ghana, has donated a significant quantity of building materials to the Tamale Central Prison to support ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and inmate welfare. The donation, made on 24th December 2025, followed a request by the Northern Regional Commander, DDP. Obed Kofi Acquaye, after a comprehensive facility […]
CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD FOR INMATES AT TAMALE CENTRAL PRISON
The Tamale Central and Female Prisons on Tuesday hosted a festive Christmas celebration party for 300 inmates, courtesy of Executive Chef Faila, a Guinness World Record Cook-a-thon contender. The initiative aimed at spreading goodwill and reinforcing the importance of rehabilitation and hope among inmates. The event was graced by the Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali […]
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS INTERACTS WITH INMATES OF TAMALE CENTRAL AND FEMALE PRISONS
The Director General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, paid a working visit to the Tamale Central and Female Prisons as part of ongoing efforts to enhance inmate welfare and strengthen rehabilitation programmes. Addressing inmates of both facilities, Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to improving their living conditions. She […]
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS HOSTS CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE IN NAVRONGO.
The Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie(Esq) on Monday, December 22, 2025, held the maiden edition of the Director General’s Christmas Jamboree for children in the Navrongo prison community, in the Upper East region. The coloful event celebrated with the theme “Obaatanpa, every child deserves love”, gathered close to 300 children […]
DGP. ENGAGES OFFICERS, INMATES OF NAVRONGO CENTRAL PRISON
The Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service,Mrs.Patience Baffoe-Bonnie(Esq) in her continuous efforts to enhance the welfare of officers and inmates, has engaged officers and inmates of the Navrongo Central prison ahead of the maiden Obaatanpa christmas jamboree for the children in the Navrongo prison community. In an inspiring interaction with officers, the Director General […]
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS PAYS WORKING VISIT TO THE UPPER EAST REGION
As part of ongoing stakeholder engagements under the Ghana Prisons Service reset agenda, the Director General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), has undertaken a working visit to the Upper East Region. The visit commenced with a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Navrongo Traditional Area, Navro-Pio Asagpaare II, at his palace, in […]
PRISONS SERVICE WINS AHOMA NSIA SEASON 2
The Ghana Prisons Service Dance Band was crowned the Winners of the Security Services Reality Band Show dubbed Ahoma Nsia Season 2, organised by 7DSTV. The weekly reality television show exhibited live band performances from the Prisons Service, Military, Police, Fire Service and Immigration Service Bands in various music genres including Highlife, Gospel, Reggae and […]
