Officers in the Ghana Prisons Service have not received their non-salary related allowances for a long time. These allowances include payments for rent. The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions is worried about this delay.
This situation is causing financial difficulties for many officers and their families. The allowances are important for their basic needs.
The delay affects the morale and work of the prison officers. They need these payments to cover their living costs.
The parliamentary committee has called for the immediate release of these funds. They want the government to address the problem quickly.
The Ghana Prisons Service plays a key role in national security. Ensuring the well-being of its officers is essential.
The committee is pushing for a resolution to ensure officers receive all due payments. This will help them continue their important work.