The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has begun relocating troops from El-Wak Barracks to the newly completed Butler Barracks at Burma Camp as part of a broader strategy to improve accommodation for military personnel and strengthen operational effectiveness.
The relocation exercise commenced in the early hours of Friday, 5 June 2026, involving the movement of troops, military vehicles, equipment and logistical support assets under tight security arrangements.
Military Police personnel were deployed throughout the operation to ensure a smooth, safe and orderly transition as personnel and resources were moved to the new facility.
Speaking during the exercise, the Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai, described the relocation as a key component of the military’s long-term development strategy.
According to him, the move is intended to improve living conditions for service personnel while enhancing force deployment and strengthening the overall operational capabilities of the Armed Forces.
“The relocation forms part of our long-term strategic plan to improve accommodation for troops, enhance force deployment and increase operational efficiency across the Service,” he stated.
The transfer follows several days of intensive sensitisation and engagement with personnel affected by the relocation to ensure a seamless transition.
Military authorities expect the exercise to be completed by the end of June, paving the way for the commencement of a new barracks redevelopment project at the El-Wak site.
The construction of Butler Barracks forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Armed Forces to modernise military infrastructure and provide improved welfare facilities for personnel.
Senior military officers were present at Butler Barracks to supervise the exercise and assess progress.
They included the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai; the Support Services Commander, Brigadier General Annan Ashong Glover; the Director of Logistics, Brigadier General Thomas Kwame Mensah; the Chief Operations Officer (Support Services), Colonel Emmanuel Appiah; the Commanding Officer of the Military Police, Lieutenant Colonel Jacqueline Dela Galley; the Commanding Officer of Defence Mechanical Transport, Lieutenant Colonel Kojo Quansah Abaka; and the Commanding Officer of the Central Band, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Randolph Tawiah.
The relocation marks a significant milestone in the Armed Forces’ infrastructure improvement agenda, aimed at creating a more conducive environment for personnel while positioning the military to respond effectively to emerging security challenges.
