Dr. Edward Boamah has rewarded Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu with GH¢10,000 for rejecting a bribe while on anti-galamsey duty, praising him as a shining example of integrity and professionalism within the armed forces.
Speaking during an open forum with officers and soldiers at Burma Camp, Dr. Boamah said, “To encourage professionalism, I made a personal donation of GH¢10,000 to a serving soldier who refused to be bribed while fighting galamsey.
The soldier has also been promoted by the Chief of the Defence Staff.”
He used the opportunity to reinforce the values the Ghana Armed Forces must embody. “I reminded them of their Honour Code: ‘The safety, honour, and welfare of your country come first… The honour, welfare, and comfort of the men you command come next… Your own ease, comfort, and safety come last.’”
Dr. Boamah expressed his vision for the future of the military, saying, “I want to leave behind a modernized, expanded, and responsive military with happier troops than they have ever been.”
He noted that the reset agenda being pursued by the government is aimed at enhancing operational capacity, improving troop welfare, and fostering strategic global partnerships.
“We’re committed to supporting our troops with quality healthcare, fair compensation, better barracks, and opportunities for professional growth,” he emphasized.
According to him, every action taken under this new direction is to build a stronger, more respected, and motivated military.
“Let’s unite for a stronger Ghana,” Dr. Boamah concluded, earning applause from those gathered.
