Accra, Aug. 26, GNA – Master Warrant Officer (MWO) George Amponsah has called on retired soldiers seeking the recalculation of their pensions and gratuities to remain united, disciplined and patient as legal processes surrounding their claims continue.
MWO Amponsah, a leading member of the Ghana Armed Forces’ 1995 and 1996 intake cohorts, made the call during a briefing with executives of the Retired Non-Commissioned Officers Association (RNCOA) on efforts aimed at securing what affected veterans describe as fair pension and gratuity computations.
The engagement brought together RNCOA Founder and President Veteran Kwaku Duah, Co-Founder and Vice President Veteran George Obeng-Fianko, and General Secretary SWO2 Issah Bawre (Rtd).
Addressing the executives, MWO Amponsah said issues concerning pension and gratuity computations for members of the 1995 and 1996 intakes, as well as over-aged personnel affected by Constitutional Instrument (C.I.) 129, remain before the courts and are progressing through established legal procedures.
He explained that the Attorney General’s involvement in the matter was a constitutional requirement, citing Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the Attorney General to represent the State in legal proceedings.
MWO Amponsah urged affected veterans to maintain confidence in the judicial process and avoid actions that could undermine collective efforts to obtain what they consider a fair outcome.
He stressed the need for calm, patience and solidarity among retired personnel, saying unity would remain crucial as the matter proceeds through the courts.
The RNCOA leadership commended MWO Amponsah for engaging veterans and keeping them informed on developments relating to the pension and gratuity concerns.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing the welfare interests of retired non-commissioned officers through lawful and peaceful means and encouraged all affected veterans to respect due process while awaiting the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings.
RNCOA also appealed to retirees to participate fully in the ongoing pension verification exercise being conducted by the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD).
According to the association, all eligible pensioners should complete the verification process and cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the successful conclusion of the exercise.
The association further encouraged veterans to follow updates on pension-related matters, welfare programmes and other information through its official website.
RNCOA, legally registered as the Sweet Bo Association, describes itself as Ghana’s first non-governmental organisation dedicated exclusively to the welfare, advocacy and social integration of retired non-commissioned officers of the Ghana Armed Forces.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade