Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah has revealed that food suppliers for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) are owed a staggering GHC270 million due to unpaid bills accumulated under the previous administration.

Speaking after a crucial meeting on Thursday to discuss sustainable food supply for the military, Dr. Boamah highlighted the financial burden inherited by the current government.

In a Facebook post, he wrote, "It was revealed that the Akufo-Addo Bawumia government did not prioritise food provision for the Ghana Armed Forces."

Expressing concern over the impact of the debt, he added, "Yet, we all know soldiers don’t march on empty stomachs. Huge food supply debt!"

According to the Defence Minister, between August 2023 and December 2024, the previous government accrued the outstanding amount, creating a challenge for food suppliers who are yet to be paid.

Dr. Boamah assured that Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson is committed to addressing the issue by ensuring that ongoing bills are settled while efforts are made to clear the inherited debt.

"We work towards settling the arrears of over GHC270 million left behind by the NPP government," he noted.

To prevent future food supply shortages, Dr. Boamah outlined plans for immediate interventions to stabilize the situation.

"We’re determined to provide short-term and medium-term solutions to this avoidable food supply problem. We’ll commence that journey of food supply solutions next week," he stated.