Dear Honourable Minister, Ministry Officials, and Service Leadership,

I write this letter anonymously, not out of hatred for the government or disrespect for the leadership of our Noble security services, but out of deep concern for the welfare of the men and women who continue to serve this country under challenging and deplorable circumstances.

The concern is simple: Why is there an apparent discrepancy between the government's public communication on rent allowance arrears and the information currently circulating among security personnel?

The Minister for the Interior and the Ministry's spokesperson, Julius Anthony, have been reported as communicating that nine months of rent allowance arrears have been approved for payment. This announcement gave officers hope that a substantial part of their outstanding accommodation entitlements would finally be addressed.

●However, a publication circulating among security personnel on 19–20 October 2026 suggests that clearance has been given for only two quarters, covering January to June, while payment for July to September remains tentative. This has understandably raised questions among officers of the Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and other affected personnel.

If nine months have been approved, why are officers hearing that only six months will and may be paid initially? Who is providing the correct information? Is this a case of administrative delays, differences in the stages of financial approval, poor communication, or something else that requires investigation?

We deserve answers.

1. WHOSE INFORMATION SHOULD SECURITY OFFICERS TRUST? When the government makes an announcement concerning the welfare of public servants, especially personnel in the security services, it creates expectations.

Officers make financial commitments based on their anticipated earnings. They pay rent, support their families, repay loans, and meet other essential obligations sometimes pertaining to the very work doing.

When official announcements appear to conflict with information circulating within the services, confusion and mistrust naturally follow.therefore respectfully ask the Ministry of the Interior to clarify the exact position.

●Has the Ministry of Finance approved nine months for payment or six months?

●Has the necessary clearance been obtained for all nine months, or only six?

●Is the remaining three months subject to a separate approval?

These are not unreasonable questions. They are questions that deserve clear answers from the appropriate authorities.

We should not have to depend on anonymous messages, unofficial publications, or information attributed to unnamed sources to understand the status of our own entitlements.The laws are clearly spelt out.

2. IS SOMEONE DELIBERATELY UNDERMINING THE GOVERNMENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT?

This is the uncomfortable question many officers may be asking privately.

When the government communicates one position and information circulating within the services suggests another, suspicion becomes inevitable.

Could this be an administrative misunderstanding? Could it be an internal communication failure? Or is someone acting contrary to the government's stated position?

At this stage, we cannot responsibly conclude that sabotage has occurred without evidence. Nevertheless, the apparent discrepancy is serious enough to warrant an official explanation. If the government has approved nine months, the responsible authorities should confirm that decision and explain the payment arrangements.

If only six months have been cleared for immediate payment, the authorities should explain why the remaining three months are being treated differently or ignored.

●Silence creates room for speculation but should not be treated as loyalty or comfomity.Transparency creates confidence.

The best way to address these concerns is not to dismiss them, but to provide accurate information supported by the relevant official decisions.

3. RENT ALLOWANCE IS NOT A CHRISTMAS BONUS!ITS A LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS

Another concern arising from the information circulating among officers is the suggestion that six months will and may be paid now, with the remaining three months deferred until December.

If this is an officially authorised arrangement, the authorities should communicate it clearly.

●However, we must make one thing clear: rent allowance serves an accommodation-related purpose. It is not a Christmas bonus to be released whenever it is convenient for the administration.

Officers have landlords who expect their rent. They have families to support and financial obligations to meet throughout the year.

A landlord will not necessarily accept an explanation that an officer's rent allowance has been delayed because the remaining payment is expected during the Christmas period.

We therefore ask:

Is the proposed payment in instalments an official government decision?

If so, which authority approved that arrangement?

What is the confirmed date for payment of the outstanding balance?

Will officers receive formal communication explaining the decision?

We are not demanding special treatment. We are demanding clarity, accountability, and the responsible administration of officers entitlements.

4. PAYING THE ARREARS IS NOT ENOUGH: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Perhaps the greatest concern is not even whether officers receive six or nine months in October.

The bigger question is what happens after the arrears have been paid. Will rent allowances be paid regularly going forward in accordance with law monthly, or will officers once again find themselves accumulating unpaid entitlements as usual?

●We do not want to celebrate the payment of one backlog today only to inherit another backlog tomorrow without solving the accommodation problem.

The government and the leadership of the relevant services must address the underlying problem.

If nine months are paid, what arrangements will ensure that future allowances are paid according to a predictable schedule?

●Who will monitor compliance?

What measures will prevent another cycle of accumulated arrears?

Clearing arrears is a necessary step, but preventing their recurrence is the real test of effective administration and proper problem solving.

Our officers deserve a system that does not repeatedly leave them uncertain about when their accommodation-related entitlements will be paid.

5. A MESSAGE TO THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR AND THE SERVICE COMMANDERS

Honourable Minister, Ministry officials, and respected Service Commanders, we respectfully ask you to consider the effect of conflicting information on the morale of the men and women under your command. Security personnel are expected to demonstrate discipline, loyalty, professionalism, and respect for authority.

Those expectations are reasonable. But institutional confidence is strengthened when leadership communicates clearly and addresses legitimate concerns.

●Officers should not be left wondering whether the government has approved nine months, whether their service has received clearance for only six months, or whether the remaining balance will be delayed until December.

●We respectfully request an official statement confirming: The exact period approved for payment: Is it January to September 2026, representing nine months?

The current financial status: Has clearance been obtained for all nine months, or only the first six? The payment schedule: Will the arrears be paid together or in instalments? The outstanding balance: If payment is phased, when will the remaining three months be paid?

●FUTURE PAYMENTS: What measures are being implemented to prevent the recurrence of rent allowance arrears?

These questions are not intended to embarrass the government or undermine the security services. They are intended to ensure that officers receive accurate information and that public commitments concerning their welfare are properly explained.

6. TO OUR FELLOW SECURITY PERSONNEL

Let us remain professional, disciplined, and united in demanding accountability. We must not allow unverified or verified nformation to create unnecessary divisions among the services or between officers and their leadership. At the same time, professionalism must not be mistaken for silence in the face of legitimate concerns. We can respect our commanders while asking legitimate questions. We can acknowledge the government's efforts while requesting clarification. We can appreciate progress while insisting that outstanding issues be resolved.

●Our demand should be based on facts, official records, and the applicable rules.

We should neither condemn anyone without evidence nor accept contradictory information without seeking clarification. The welfare of security personnel is too important to be left to rumours and speculation.

CONCLUSION: WE NEED CLARITY, NOT CONFUSION

The government has reportedly communicated that nine months of rent allowance arrears have been approved for payment.

A subsequent publication suggests that only six months may be paid initially, while the remaining three months are tentative. That apparent discrepancy must be addressed.

If nine months have been approved, let the authorities confirm the decision and explain the payment arrangements. If only six months have received clearance for immediate payment, let the authorities explain the status of the remaining three months and provide a clear timetable.

If the information circulating among officers is inaccurate, let it be corrected officially.

What we cannot afford is a situation in which public announcements create one expectation while unofficial information creates another, leaving thousands of personnel uncertain about their financial entitlements. We ask for no favours. We ask for no political confrontation. We ask for no special privileges.

We ask for transparency, accountability, timely communication, and a sustainable solution to the recurring problem of rent allowance arrears. Our security personnel serve the nation. Their welfare must be treated with the seriousness it deserves.

The question is not merely whether six or nine months will be paid. The real question is whether we are building a system that respects officers' entitlements and prevents the RECURRENCE OF ARREARS. We respectfully await an official clarification from the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Finance, and the leadership of the affected security services.

19/20/2026(Reliable information received)But watching closely. In summary, officers are receiving allowance for *January to June*, not from January to September. for *July to September*,it is tentative but will surely come so be expecting *6months*. If it comes in 9 months it is a plus.

Payment dates are scheduled as follows: Between 19-23rd of October, 2026

Yours faithfully,

A CONCERNED AND ANONYMOUS SECURITY SERVICE PERSONNEL Speaking for accountability. Standing for fairness. Advocating for the welfare of our security services.

LEADERSHIP WITHOUT RESULTS IS ONLY A STRUCTURE.REMEMBER THAT.