- The Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has dismissed claims that military lands have been allocated to business executive Ibrahim Mahama for private development.
- The allegations have been described as false and a fundraising initiative has been launched to replace old, colonial-era and dilapidated structures within Burma Camp.
- The Ghana Armed Forces has secured a GHC120 million donation from Mr. Mahama towards the construction of 10 residential blocks, each comprising 16 housing units.
- The project aims to improve accommodation and welfare conditions for military personnel and is strictly welfare-oriented.
The Ghanaian Defence Ministry has come out to debunk claims of land allocation to business executive Ibrahim Mahama for private development. According to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, the allegations are false and should be disregarded by the public. The claims have been circulating on social media and have sparked a heated debate among Ghanaians.
Mr. Genfi explained that the Ghana Armed Forces has launched a self-help housing initiative aimed at replacing old, colonial-era and dilapidated structures within Burma Camp in Accra. The project is a significant intervention to improve living conditions for personnel who serve in the defence of the country.
Background to the Initiative
The Ghana Armed Forces has been operating from the Burma Camp since the colonial era. The camp has seen significant growth and development over the years, but many of the old structures have become dilapidated and in need of replacement. The self-help housing initiative is a welcome development that will not only improve the living conditions of military personnel but also enhance the overall image of the Armed Forces.
The initiative has received significant support from corporate Ghana and partners of the Armed Forces. A fundraising luncheon held at the Ghana Military Academy brought together stakeholders from various sectors, who made donations and pledges in support of the project.
Military Lands Allocation Allegations Debunked
Mr. Genfi stated that the claims of military lands allocation to Ibrahim Mahama are completely untrue and should be disregarded by the public. He explained that the project is strictly welfare-oriented and aimed at improving the living conditions of military personnel.
The Deputy Minister of Defence further stated that the Ghana Armed Forces has not allocated any military lands to private individuals for development. The project is being funded through donations and pledges from corporate Ghana and partners of the Armed Forces.
Donations and Pledges Towards the Initiative
The fundraising luncheon held at the Ghana Military Academy brought together stakeholders from corporate Ghana and partners of the Armed Forces. Several donations and pledges were made in support of the initiative, with Mr. Mahama donating GHC120 million towards the construction of 10 residential blocks, each comprising 16 housing units.
The event was chaired by Sir Sam Jonah, who expressed appreciation to all contributors for their support towards the project. The Ghana Armed Forces has expressed its gratitude to all contributors, describing the project as a significant intervention to improve living conditions for personnel who serve in the defence of the country.
Conclusion
The Ghana Armed Forces has launched a self-help housing initiative to replace old, colonial-era and dilapidated structures within Burma Camp. The project has received significant support from corporate Ghana and partners of the Armed Forces, with donations and pledges made towards the initiative. The Defence Ministry has debunked claims of military lands allocation to Ibrahim Mahama, stating that the project is strictly welfare-oriented and aimed at improving the living conditions of military personnel.
