By Frank Kwame Abbor
Ho, Nov. 12, GNA – The 2026 Remembrance Day anniversary parade has been held in Ho to honour fallen soldiers and veterans for their sacrifices in the cause of peace and freedom.
The ceremony, which brought together service commanders, military personnel, cadet groups and other security agencies had commanders from the region, including personnel from two military barracks, cadet groups from some senior high schools and the National Ambulance Service participating.
A three-gun salute was also fired in honour of the veterans.
Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, said the sacrifices, dedication and professionalism of soldiers had contributed significantly to global peace and Ghana’s relative stability.
He said Ghana’s recognition in international peacekeeping operations reflected the commitment and professionalism of the Ghana Armed Forces, adding that the country owed a debt of gratitude to military personnel and other security agencies for their service.
Mr Gunu outlined five key government interventions aimed at strengthening the Armed Forces, including a proposed five-year programme to construct 10,000 housing units for military personnel, with an initial phase of 2,000 units, as well as the provision of modern military equipment and vehicles.
He also mentioned plans to increase military salaries and improve retirement benefits, recruit 12,000 additional personnel over three and a half years and modernise military infrastructure to strengthen national defence.
He said a secure and peaceful country was necessary for the implementation of the Government’s Resetting Agenda and 24-hour economy policy and urged the security services to sustain their commitment to protecting the country’s territorial integrity.
Mr Kofi Amegbor, Volta Regional Chairman of the Veterans Administrative of Ghana (VAG), welcomed the participants and urged them to reflect on the sacrifices of past generations, warning that seemingly minor disagreements and actions could eventually escalate into conflict and war.
He said the occasion should not only be a time for celebration but also an opportunity to remember those whose sacrifices had contributed to the peace the world enjoyed, and to promote mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei