The Minister of Defence-designate, Dr.
Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, has outlined his vision to enhance the welfare of personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), focusing on addressing their accommodation needs, strengthening national security, and improving healthcare delivery.
Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, he expressed worry about the accommodation deficit in the GAF, which is currently pegged at approximately 17,000 units, promising to improve it if approved. "Accommodation is very critical, the deficit is about 17, 000, if I'm not mistaken.
And efforts have been made by successive governments to ensure that this deficit is bridged.
