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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CAF APPOINTS 2C0. RITA BOATENG NKANSAH FOR AFCON QUALIFIER

Second Class Officer (2CO.) Rita Boateng Nkansah has been appointed by... read more

PRISONS OFFICERS SENSITIZE PUPILS OF GOSHEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Prisons Officers of the Public Relations Unit together with some other... read more

CHIEF OF GULUMPE PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS

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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS PAYS WORKING VISIT TO FAIR WAGES AND SALARIES COMMISSION

The Director General of Prisons, Mr. Isaac Kofi Egyir, on Wednesday... read more

2CO. REITA BOATENG NKANSAH DONATES TO REFORMERS BASKETBALL TEAMS.

Second Class Officer (2CO.) Rita Boateng Nkansah a FIFA referee and... read more

SALAGA LOCAL PRISON COMMISSIONS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED EDIFICE FOR INMATES

The Northern Regional Commander of Prisons, DDP Thompson Otsyokpo, and Hon.... read more

PRISONS SERVICE ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE GA MANYE, NAA DEDEI OMAEDRU III

PRISONS HEALTH DIRECTORATE HOLDS HEALTH CARE SYMPOSIUM

The Ghana Prisons Service through its Directorate of Health in collaboration... read more