President John Dramani Mahama has approved the promotion of 15 officers in the Ghana Prisons Service. The promotions, announced on October 29, 2026, include seven Deputy Directors of Prisons elevated to Directors of Prisons and eight Assistant Directors of Prisons promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons. These appointments were made in accordance with Article 207 of the 1992 Constitution, on the advice of the Prisons Service Council, and took effect from July 1, 2026.
The seven Deputy Directors of Prisons promoted to Directors of Prisons are Abraham Nii Moi Allotey, Western Regional Commander and Officer-in-Charge, Sekondi Central Prison; David Ofosu Addo, Head of Government Business, Prisons Headquarters; Thompson Otsyokpo, Bono-Ahafo Regional Commander and Officer-in-Charge, Sunyani Central Prison; Edward Ashun, Greater Accra Regional Commander and Commanding Officer, Prisons Headquarters; Joseph Asabre, Central Regional Commander and Officer-in-Charge, Ankaful Maximum Security Prison; Alfred Moses Cudjoe, General Staff Officer, Prisons Headquarters; and Samuel Fiifi Dontoh, Head of Procurement, Prisons Headquarters.
Eight Assistant Directors of Prisons were promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons. They are Joseph Aggrey-Graham, Gandaa Bekanuo Zunuo, Aaron Agbenyegah Agbo (Dr. Eng.), Michael Osei Akoto (Esq.), Forson Odei Naja, Daniel Donkor, Nasom Kwabena Bawah, and Matilda Nyampong. The Ghana Prisons Service congratulated the officers on their appointments and wished them success in their new roles.
The promotions aim to enhance the leadership and operational capabilities of the Ghana Prisons Service. The Service remains committed to professionalism, discipline, effective leadership, and the continued advancement of its mandate of safe custody, welfare, reformation, and rehabilitation of prisoners. This was stated in a press release issued by the Service’s Public Affairs Department, signed by Janet Asabea, Deputy Director of Prisons and Head of the Public Affairs Department.
The newly promoted officers are expected to contribute to the Service’s leadership and operational responsibilities as it continues to pursue its mandate of safeguarding prisoners’ welfare and supporting their reformation and rehabilitation. The Ghana Prisons Service plays a critical role in the country's justice system, and these promotions are expected to enhance its effectiveness.
The announcement of the promotions was made on October 29, 2026, and the appointments took effect from July 1, 2026. This move is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the Ghana Prisons Service and improve its operations. The Service has been working to enhance its capabilities and provide better services to prisoners and the general public.
The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has been actively involved in various initiatives to improve the country's institutions and infrastructure. The promotion of the 15 Ghana Prisons Service officers is part of his efforts to strengthen the country's justice system and enhance the welfare of prisoners.
Key points
- President John Dramani Mahama approved the promotion of 15 Ghana Prisons Service officers.
- The promotions include seven Deputy Directors elevated to Directors and eight Assistant Directors promoted to Deputy Directors.
- The appointments took effect from July 1, 2026, and aim to enhance the leadership and operational capabilities of the Ghana Prisons Service.
