Ghana’s World War II veterans live on £110 paid twice a year by British government – VAG

Public Relations Officer of the Veterans Administration Ghana (VAG), Ex WO1 Bright Segbefia says World War II veterans have been neglected by “successive governments.

He argues that these war veterans are currently depending on grants to survive.

“Veterans Administration Ghana has been able to secure an annual grant of 110 Pounds from the Royal Commonwealth ex-services league in the UK with the support of the British government. It comes twice a year, and it includes surviving widowers of the veterans. That has been their only means of livelihood,” he disclosed in an interview on 3FM on February 28.

The revelation came amid the commemoration of the 77th anniversary of the 28th February crossroads shooting incident.  Ex WO1 Bright Segbefia therefore called for better conditions of service for the veterans by the government.

“Half a loaf is better than none. They were demobilized between 1945 and 1947, but it was recently that VAG succeeded in securing the grants just about seven years ago. We hope the current government will help improve the living conditions of their veterans who fought for the country,” he appealed.

Meanwhile, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Dr. Samuel Ayeh says, “We must respect their love, integrity, work, dedication and sacrifice for the country. We are happy for their achievement, and we will continue to support and appreciate them. We would do everything possible to make sure that their death was worth it.

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