The Government of Ghana will begin the payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel on Friday, February 27, 2026, following approval under Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129.
In a press release issued by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the payments will cover all retired personnel affected by the implementation of CI 129, bringing closure to a long-standing issue dating back to 2020. The first tranche is expected to be released by close of business on Friday, with subsequent payments scheduled in phases.
The statement, signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, explained that upon assuming office, the current Military High Command engaged the Ministries of Finance and Defence to address concerns surrounding the gratuity formula under CI 129. These consultations resulted in a clearly defined two-year phased implementation roadmap.
Under the approved arrangement, all personnel who retired from November 2020 will receive arrears calculated based on the revised gratuity formula. Payments will be made in four instalments between February 2026 and December 2027.
A total of 238 officers and 2,155 soldiers are expected to benefit from the exercise. The Armed Forces also indicated that all future retirements will be processed fully in accordance with CI 129 to prevent a recurrence of the issue.
The Military High Command expressed appreciation to the government for facilitating the resolution, noting that the move ensures affected personnel receive their full entitlements at the correct rate.
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