Gov’t Releases GHc23m For Army Flats

The government has released GHc 23 million for the completion of some Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) residential facilities for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces. According to the Defense Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, some 5,000 soldiers do not have quality accommodation, which is one of the biggest challenges facing the Armed Forces. Three … Read more

Army Commander Suspended Over Galamsey

Lieutenant Colonel GNK Hoenyedzi, the commanding officer of second Battalion of Infantry (2Bn), Takoradi, has been suspended and recalled to the Southern Command headquarters in Accra to face an inquiry for allegedly lending support to illegal miners in the region. A report by Accra-based Atinka FM said Hoenyedzi engaged in illegal seizure of cars and … Read more

Army Chief Suspended Over ‘galamsey’

Lieutenant Colonel GNK Hoenyedzi, Commanding Officer of 2 Battalion of Infantry (2Bn), Takoradi has been recalled to the Southern Command Headquarters as he faces a Board Of Inquiry (BOI) for his suspected galamsey related activities. He has also been said to have engaged in illegal seizure of cars and provided armed escorts for galamsey operatives … Read more