Defence Minister Dr Omane Boamah has announced that soldiers who have served in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for thirty years and over are to be released on pension this month.
The minister in a statement explained that the release of these soldiers would be done in accordance with established order.
He disclosed that those to be released on pension are soldiers recruited into the Ghana Armed Forces thirty years ago or recruited in 1995 and 1996.
The minister said these soldiers have served the colours with distinction and are due their deserved rest.
He commended the soldiers highly for their dedicated service, patriotism and the courage and willingness to serve their country.
Dr Boamah therefore asked Ghanaians to ignore any propaganda that the current government was retiring some soldiers with just cause.
“I urge you to ignore any propaganda about the Ghana Armed Forces. We shall continue to provide you with authentic information and updates.
Serving as the Minister for Defence under the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces and President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, we shall always govern by the rules, including the tenets of the Armed Forces Council Act.”
Read the full statement below
Soldiers Who Have Served for 30years+ To Be Released (PENSION)This Month
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In accordance with established order, all soldiers who have served for 30 years and above are to be honourably released (PENSION) this month, May 2025.
This cohort were recruited into the Ghana Armed Forces in 1995/1996 (30 YEARS AGO) and have served the colours with distinction and are due their deserved rest.
As the old order gives way for fresh blood to be recruited into the Ghana Armed Forces, I commend the soldiers highly for their dedicated service, patriotism and the courage and willingness that persuaded them in their youth to enlist as recruits of our revered Ghana Armed Forces.
For the abundance of doubt, presently, soldiers refer to non-officers because the archaic nomenclature of Officers and Men has been de-emphasised.
Officers are also broadly categorized into Senior and Junior Officers.
I urge you to ignore any propaganda about the Ghana Armed Forces. We shall continue to provide you with authentic information and updates.
Serving as the Minister for Defence under the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces and President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, we shall always govern by the rules, including the tenets of the Armed Forces Council Act.
Once again, congratulations our gallant 1995/96 cohort of soldiers.
NB: The video clips are excerpts from government’s interactions with Officers and Soldiers of the Ghana Armed Forces since February 2025.
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By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
