The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed concern over delays in the payment of non-salary-related allowances to officers of the Ghana Prisons Service, urging government to take immediate steps to settle the outstanding arrears.
In a statement issued and signed by Deputy Ranking Member of the Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, Frank Asiedu Bekoe on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Caucus said it had taken note of a recent communiqué from the Prisons Administration confirming that three-quarters of Rent Allowance for the second to fourth quarters of 2025 remain unpaid.
The Minority described the development as troubling, noting that the Ghana Prisons Service plays a critical role in the country’s national security architecture.
It stressed that officers continue to discharge their duties under challenging conditions with discipline and dedication and therefore deserve the timely payment of their entitlements.
According to the statement, the delay in disbursing statutory allowances is placing considerable financial strain on officers and their families, particularly in meeting rent and other essential household expenses.
The Caucus warned that undermining the welfare of security personnel could adversely affect morale, operational efficiency, and ultimately national security stability.
The Minority maintained that its concerns are not partisan but are grounded in the protection of labour rights and institutional integrity.
It emphasised that prompt payment of allowances is crucial to sustaining a motivated and productive public sector workforce.
The group called on the Ministry of Finance and the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to provide an immediate and transparent timeline for the release of funds to clear the arrears.
It also urged the Ministry of the Interior to enhance coordination among relevant institutions to prevent similar delays in the 2026 fiscal year.
While acknowledging efforts by the Prisons Administration to engage higher authorities on the matter, the Caucus encouraged continued transparency with officers of the Service.
It commended personnel of the Ghana Prisons Service for their patience and restraint and urged them to maintain professionalism as steps are taken to address the issue.
The Minority assured officers that it would employ all available parliamentary oversight mechanisms to ensure the matter is resolved satisfactorily, insisting that the State must honour its obligations to its workers.
