Government Unveils 2,000-Housing Project to Address Armed Forces Accommodation Deficit – CDS

The government is set to construct 2,000 housing units across military garrisons nationwide to tackle longstanding accommodation challenges facing personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has announced.

Speaking at the GAF’s end-of-year non-denominational religious parade held at Burma Camp on Sunday, December 14, 2025, Lt Gen Agyapong revealed that about 700 of the housing units will be built in Accra alone.

The parade, which brought together military personnel and senior government officials, was held under the theme “Kept by the Power of God.”

“Next year, we will see a massive improvement in our accommodation situation. The government has sanctioned arrangements that will see the rollout of over 2,000 housing units across all garrisons,” the CDS said.

“In Accra, we are expecting about 700 housing units in five garrisons to ease the accommodation deficit,” he added.

Long-Term Housing Expansion Plan

Lt Gen Agyapong disclosed that the housing initiative forms part of a broader long-term strategy to significantly improve living conditions for military personnel.

“Over the next five years, if all goes as planned, we are expecting an additional 8,000 housing units. This arrangement is to ensure that our gallant personnel have decent places of abode,” he stated.

Retooling the Armed Forces

Beyond accommodation, the CDS announced that government has approved a comprehensive retooling package aimed at strengthening Ghana’s defence and security capabilities.

According to him, the package includes the procurement of helicopters, long-haul jets and offshore patrol boats to enhance air and maritime security.

“For the Army, we will receive additional armoured vehicles and armoured personnel carriers, alongside other military accoutrements including weapons, vehicles, defence stores, protective gear, and most importantly, ammunition,” he said.

CDS Dismisses Peacekeeping Payment Claims

Lt Gen Agyapong also addressed public concerns and viral claims suggesting that Ghanaian peacekeepers receive inadequate allowances despite the country earning significant revenue from United Nations peacekeeping operations.

He dismissed the allegations as misinformation, urging the public to be discerning.

“With regards to some viral videos alleging that the government receives so much money for peacekeeping and gives so little to personnel, these are very far from facts,” he stated.

“Let us not fall for misinformation circulating in the media space,” the CDS cautioned.