The Ghana Prisons Service has announced the promotion of 15 senior officers as part of a major leadership restructuring aimed at strengthening administration and improving operational efficiency across the institution.
The promotions, approved by President John Dramani Mahama following recommendations from the Prisons Service Council, take retrospective effect from July 1, 2026, in accordance with Article 207 of the 1992 Constitution.
Under the latest appointments, seven Deputy Directors of Prisons (DDPs) have been elevated to the rank of Directors of Prisons (DOPs), while eight Assistant Directors of Prisons (ADPs) have been promoted to Deputy Directors of Prisons.
Seven Senior Officers Promoted to Directors
The seven officers elevated to the rank of Directors of Prisons include:
- Abraham Nii Moi Allotey
- Thompson Otsyokpo
- Edward Ashun
- Joseph Asabre
- David Ofosu Addo
- Alfred Moses Cudjoe
- Samuel Fiifi Dontoh
The promotions affect senior officers serving in various regional commands and key administrative departments at the Prisons Service Headquarters.
Among the affected regional commands are the Western Region, Bono-Ahafo Region and Greater Accra Region, alongside officers previously assigned to Ankaful Maximum Security Prison in the Central Region.
Eight Assistant Directors Elevated to Deputy Directors
In addition to the director-level promotions, eight Assistant Directors of Prisons have been elevated to Deputy Directors.
The newly promoted officers are:
- Joseph Aggrey-Graham
- Gandaa Bekanuo Zunuo
- Dr. Eng. Aaron Agbenyegah Agbo
- Esq. Michael Osei Akoto
- Forson Odei
- Naja Daniel Donkor
- Nasom Kwabena Bawah
- Matilda Nyampong
The Ghana Prisons Service congratulated all 15 officers and wished them success as they take up their new positions and responsibilities.
Ghana Prisons Service Reaffirms Commitment to Reforms
Management of the Ghana Prisons Service said the institution remains committed to professionalism, discipline, effective leadership and improved service delivery.
It also reaffirmed its responsibility to ensure the safe custody, welfare, reformation and rehabilitation of prisoners across the country.
The official announcement was signed by Deputy Director of Prisons Janet Asabea, Head of the Public Affairs Department at the Prisons Service Headquarters in Accra.
The latest promotions are expected to strengthen leadership, administrative coordination and institutional performance within the Ghana Prisons Service.
Source: newsthemegh.com