A former Captain of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Jamal Tonzua, has lashed out at the Department of Public Relations for a press release issued on Thursday, May 4 to question his rank in the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe statement falsely and misguidedly alleges that I have used my military rank in my civilian life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUnder the circumstances, I am compelled to issue this public statement to deny the uninformed, misguided and ignorance-laden allegation of the Ghana Armed Forces that I have used my military rank in media appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have not on any occasion, whether public or private, addressed myself or caused myself to be introduced as Captain Jamal Tonzua.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The press release referred to above cautioned the legal practitioner over the use of the rank \u2018Captain Retired\u2019 or \u2018Ex-Captain\u2019 in civilian life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signed by Naval Captain MA Larbi, the Director of Public Relations of the Ghana Armed Forces, the press release adduced that the years of service by Mr Tonzua does not qualify him to use that title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This seems to have saddened the legal advisor to the erstwhile Operation Vanguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI note regrettably that the statement also puts in the public domain private information about my period of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat is a flagrant illegality and must not be repeated!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Tonzua, however, reiterated his commitment to \u201cenhancing the democratic control, accountability and integrity of the Ghana Armed Forces\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n