Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has refuted claims that the government has dismissed 15 two-star generals from the Ghana Armed Forces.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Genfi described the reports as false.
“We never dismissed 15 two-star generals in the Ghana Armed Forces. That’s a lie,” he said.
He clarified that no two-star generals with six years remaining in their service have been sacked.
Instead, he explained that promotions and retirements in the military follow a strict structure based on age and rank.
“In the military, if an officer reaches the age of 57 without becoming a Brigadier General, they are eligible for retirement. If they become Brigadier General before then, they get an additional three years to 60. If they advance to the rank of Major General (two-star), they receive another three years, retiring at 63,” he noted.
Mr. Genfi confirmed that there are currently 15 Major Generals in the Ghana Armed Forces—the highest number in recent history.
He added that this increase began in 2022 and may be aimed at improving service efficiency.
Out of the 15 generals, eight are due for retirement and are currently on terminal leave, in line with military regulations which grant one month of leave for every year served.
“These officers are simply proceeding on their scheduled retirement and are not being dismissed. President Mahama has not sacked anyone,” Mr. Genfi stressed.