{
  "id": 12277008,
  "title": "Honour veterans while they are still alive – Defence Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/honour-veterans-while-they-are-still-alive-defence-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T01:40:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/honour-veterans-while-they-are-still-alive-defence-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 2, 2026, the Defence Minister of Ghana, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, urged the nation to honor and support its veterans while they are still alive, cautioning against waiting until the last surviving pre-independence veterans have passed. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 Poppy Appeal, Mr Adjei emphasized that the poppy represents more than fundraising; it is an opportunity to remember and express gratitude to those who sacrificed for Ghana's independence. He highlighted that the last few pre-independence veterans were gradually disappearing, with only a handful still alive, and stressed that the country had a responsibility to ensure the remaining veterans received the respect and support they deserved. The Minister called for contributions to the appeal not just as donations but as an investment in gratitude, a means of acknowledging the sacrifices made by veterans. He also pushed for greater efforts to document and preserve the stories of veterans, urging students, media houses, and cultural institutions to help younger generations understand Ghana's military history and the role of veterans. Brigadier General Seidu Mumuni Adams, the Executive Director of the Veterans Administration, Ghana (VAG), echoed the call for support during the appeal, emphasizing the need to construct and equip five permanent district office accommodations to bring veteran services closer to those who need them. He stressed that every contribution, no matter how small, was appreciated when made with a grateful heart, and that collective efforts could transform empty spaces into functional offices where veterans and their dependents could seek assistance with dignity.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Defence, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has called on Ghanaians to honor and support the country’s veterans while they are still alive, warning that the nation must not wait until the last surviving pre-independence veterans are gone before fully appreciating their sacrifices. He made the call on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the launch […] The post Honour veterans while they are still…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana's Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei urged honoring veterans while alive.",
    "Only a handful of pre-independence veterans still alive, disappearing rapidly.",
    "Appeal calls for donations, investment in gratitude, and preserving veteran stories."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/12277008.png",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}