The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that government will commence payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel following the approval and implementation of Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129.
In a press release issued by the Department of Public Relations on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Armed Forces said government “has approved and will commence payment of gratuity arrears for all retired military personnel under the implementation of Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129.”
The statement explained that upon assuming office, the current Military High Command engaged the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defence to resolve what it described as a five-year impasse over the gratuity formula under CI 129. These consultations, it said, resulted in a two-year phased implementation roadmap.
According to the release, all personnel who retired from November 2020 will receive arrears calculated using the new gratuity formula. Payments will be made in four instalments between February 2026 and December 2027, with the first tranche scheduled for release by close of business on Friday, February 27, 2026.
“A total of 238 officers and 2,155 soldiers will benefit,” the statement noted, adding that all future retirements will be processed fully in line with CI 129.
The Armed Forces said the decision brings closure to an issue that had remained unresolved since 2020, ensuring that affected personnel and future retirees receive their full entitlements at the correct rate.
The Military High Command also expressed appreciation to the government for its support in resolving the matter.
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