It is the conviction of the retirees that the delay is in contravention of the Armed Forces (Amendment) Regulations (2020 C.I. The petitioners claimed that prolonged uncertainty surrounding the payment of their gratuity and pension has affected the sense of closure and dignity that should accompany retirement from national service. The Ministry of Defence per a letter of October 28, 2025 with Reference HA153/604/10 said the concerns raised regarding the computation of gratuity and pension under the Armed Forces (Amendment) Regulations (2020 C. I. Meanwhile, the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice has acknowledged receipt of the petitioners' concerns. Vivian Opoku-Agyakwa, Chief State Attorney, said the Attorney General and Minister of Justice are awaiting the internal review processes at the Ministry of Defence.

Source: GhanaWeb January 19, 2026 13:29 UTC