A man identified as Issah Kudus has publicly appealed for help, claiming that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) are refusing to grant his discharge request.
Kudus, who states he is a soldier in the second battalion of infantry, says he wants to leave the military due to personal reasons but alleges that his attempts to retire have been met with resistance.
However, it has not been confirmed if Kudus is indeed a soldier.
In a video circulating online, Kudus shared his plight, revealing that he had gone through all the official procedures to request a compassionate release from the GAF.
He submitted his resignation letter in March 2024 and underwent interviews with both his Officer Commanding (OC) and Commanding Officer (CO), where he explained his reasons for wanting to leave the military.
“I am a soldier of the second battalion of infantry. I have requested to be released from the Ghana Armed Forces and end my career as a soldier. On March 2024, I submitted a letter to the Ghana Armed Forces administratively requesting for a compassionate release,” Kudus stated. “I went through my OC’s interview and my CO’s interview and insisted I wanted to be released from the service based on personal reasons.”
Kudus emphasized that his decision is driven by personal circumstances, which have left him unable to continue his military career.
“I gave reasons explaining why I cannot be in the military again. I am the only person who knows what is around me and I don’t have the mental capacity to endure anything in the military.”
Despite following all necessary protocols and making his case clear, Kudus feels that the army is intentionally obstructing his efforts to leave.
Kudus’s plea has sparked conversations on social media, with many calling for the GAF to address his concerns and ensure that soldiers are treated with empathy and respect when they seek to leave the service.