Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has strongly refuted claims by Rev. Ntim Fordjour that several military generals who retired earlier this year had six more years of service left.
Describing the statement as false and misleading, Mr. Genfi questioned the motive behind spreading what he called misinformation.
“Ntim Fordjour’s claim that most of the generals who went on early retirement this year have six more years to serve in the military is a falsehood. Why is he spreading all this false information? It’s not good,” he said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show.
Mr. Genfi clarified that the officers who retired following the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff were aged between 60 and 62, which falls within the standard retirement bracket for their ranks.
He further explained that changes in military leadership and promotions are routine following a change in government, and such processes are guided by long-standing traditions and regulations within the Ghana Armed Forces.
“This is not the first time there has been a change in government. When a new president takes office, it is normal for changes and promotions to happen,” he added.
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