The Ghana Armed Forces has announced that the government will begin settling gratuity arrears owed to retired military personnel, following the approval and enforcement of Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129. In a press release issued by the Department of Public Relations on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the military confirmed that the 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 further noted 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. It noted that the consultations have resulted in “a clear two-year phased implementation roadmap.” According to the release, all personnel who retired from November 2020 will receive arrears based on the new gratuity formula.
Payments will be disbursed 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. According to the statement, “a total of 238 officers and 2,155 soldiers will benefit,” while “all future retirements will be processed fully in line with CI 129.”
The Armed Forces emphasised that this development “brings closure to a matter that had remained unresolved since 2020” and guarantees that both current and future retirees “receive their full entitlements at the correct rate.” The Military High Command also expressed gratitude to the government for its support in resolving the issue.
Source: William Narh
