Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has assured that the government will clear the outstanding debt of GHC275 million owed to food suppliers for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) once the 2025 budget is approved by Parliament.

In a Facebook post, Dr. Boamah revealed that food suppliers are on the verge of halting deliveries due to unpaid arrears, a situation he attributed to financial mismanagement under the previous administration.

“Secondly, this massive donation will be followed by government being current on current financial obligations while settling the 275 million Ghana cedis owed to food suppliers over time.

The Finance Minister has assured he will effect this payment plan immediately Parliament approves the 2025 Budget figures (The Appropriation...),” he wrote.

The Defence Minister further disclosed that the debt, accumulated between August 2023 and December 2024, had placed significant strain on military food supply chains. He expressed concern about the impact on the welfare of personnel, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing provisions for the armed forces.

“It was revealed that the Akufo-Addo Bawumia government did not prioritise food provision for the Ghana Armed Forces,” he stated.

Highlighting the urgency of the matter, Dr. Boamah stressed, “Yet, we all know soldiers don’t march on empty stomachs. Huge food supply debt!”

Following a high-level meeting on sustainable food provision for the military, he assured that Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is working on a structured payment plan to cover both current obligations and outstanding arrears.