Rawlings expresses concern about soldiers' food

Accra (Greater Accra) 28 May ?99

President Jerry John Rawlings on Wednesday expressed concern about the quality of and quantity of food rations being provided for soldiers.

A statement signed by Mr John Mahama, Minister of Communications in Accra, at a meeting with Service and Formation Commanders of the Ghana Armed Forces, the President attributed the situation to the abuses in the supply and requisitioning of food items supplied by contractors.

He described the reports, which, he said, have been confirmed by the Military Intelligence as unacceptable and called for a stop to it.

He asked service chiefs to bring to book all those involved in such irresponsible actions as they undermine the solidarity of the military institution and weaken morale.

Among other issues raised at the meeting were impropriety in the supply and allocation of fuel and petroleum products as well as allegations that some soldiers were involved in the theft and sale of arms.