Deputy Defense Minister Sets the Record Straight, Calls out Ntim Fordjour over Generals’ Retirement

The Deputy Defense Minister, Brogya Genfi, has publicly challenged statements made by Defence and Interior Committee ranking member Ntim Fordjour, accusing him of spreading misinformation regarding the retirement timelines of senior military generals.

In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen program, Minister Genfi addressed a tweet by Rev. Ntim Fordjour dated March 18, 2025.

Genfi dismissed Fordjour’s assertion that most generals who have retired still had six more years left to serve in the military, calling it “false and misleading.”

Genfi explained that Fordjour’s calculation of “six more years” is a flawed generalization, as the retirement age and remaining service years vary among generals.

Genfi clarified that four generals whose retirement is not yet due but are being forced to leave have between one and three years of service left, depending on their ages (60-62 years old).

Genfi drew on historical precedents, reminding the public that changes in military leadership before retirement age are not new or unique to the current administration. He cited examples:

“When President Kufuor took office in 2001, about ten generals with two-star ranks and above were asked to retire early, with some as young as 55 years old,” Genfi revealed.

After the 2004 elections, seven two-star generals were similarly retired early despite the government remaining the same.

Genfi’s clarification aims to set the record straight on the retirement of senior military generals, emphasizing the need for accurate information and context.

The Deputy Minister’s explanation highlights the complexity of military retirement timelines and the importance of understanding individual circumstances.

 

Source: ghanawatchonline.com/Kwadwo Owusu – Kumasimail