Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, has disclosed 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 high-level meeting on Thursday, Dr. Boamah revealed that the financial burden inherited by the current government has significantly affected food supply for the military.

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

Between August 2023 and December 2024, the unpaid debt mounted, leaving food suppliers struggling to receive their payments.

Dr. Boamah assured that Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson is committed to resolving the issue by ensuring 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 stated.

To prevent further disruptions, Dr. Boamah outlined short-term and medium-term solutions, with plans set to commence next week to stabilize food supply for the military.