Ghana Armed Forces to Pay Gratuity Arrears Under C.I 129
The Ghana Armed Forces has announced that government will commence the payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel following the approval and implementation of Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129.
In a press release issued by its 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.”
According to the statement, upon assumption of office, the current Military High Command initiated engagements with 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. The consultations have resulted in a clear two-year phased implementation roadmap aimed at settling the outstanding arrears.
The Armed Forces disclosed that all personnel who retired from November 2020 will receive arrears calculated under the new gratuity formula. Payments will be made in four instalments between February 2026 and December 2027, with the first tranche expected to be released by close of business on Friday, February 27, 2026.
A total of 238 officers and 2,155 soldiers are expected to benefit from the arrangement. The statement further assured that all future retirements will be processed fully in line with CI 129 to ensure that personnel receive their full entitlements at the correct rate.
The Military High Command expressed appreciation to the government for supporting the resolution of the issue, describing the development as bringing closure to a matter that had remained unresolved since 2020. The Armed Forces emphasized that the implementation of CI 129 will ensure fairness and transparency in the payment of gratuity benefits to both current retirees and those who will retire in the future.
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