The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate settlement of outstanding non salary allowances owed to officers of the Ghana Prisons Service, describing the delay as a matter of serious concern.

In a statement dated February 23, 2026, and signed by Deputy Ranking Member on the Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, the Caucus referenced a recent communication from the Prisons Administration indicating that three quarters of Rent Allowance for the second to fourth quarters of 2025 remain unpaid.

According to the Minority, the continued delay in settling the arrears places an unfair financial burden on officers, many of whom rely on the allowance to meet rent and other essential household obligations. The statement stressed that the Ghana Prisons Service plays a vital role in maintaining national security and public safety, and its personnel deserve timely payment of their entitlements.

The Caucus warned that prolonged delays could undermine morale and operational effectiveness within the Service. It noted that the welfare of security personnel is directly linked to institutional stability and national security outcomes.

Describing its intervention as non partisan, the Minority said its position is guided by the need to protect labour rights and uphold institutional integrity. It maintained that fulfilling statutory obligations is essential to sustaining a motivated and productive public sector workforce.

The group urged the Ministry of Finance and the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department to provide a clear and transparent timeline for the release of funds to clear the outstanding arrears. It also called on the Ministry of the Interior to strengthen coordination among relevant state institutions to prevent similar occurrences in the 2026 fiscal year.

While acknowledging efforts by the Prisons Administration to escalate the issue to higher authorities, the Minority encouraged continued transparency in engagements with officers of the Service.

The Caucus commended personnel of the Ghana Prisons Service for their patience and professionalism and assured them that it would utilise all available parliamentary oversight mechanisms to ensure the matter is resolved. It emphasised that the State must honour its financial commitments to its workers.