President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces, pending consultation with the Council of State. The appointments, which take effect from March 24, 2025, aim to strengthen the country’s military leadership and enhance national security.
The new appointees include:
- Acting Chief of the Defence Staff: Brigadier General William Agyapong
- Acting Chief of Army Staff: Brigadier General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu
- Acting Chief of Naval Staff: Commodore Godwin Livinus Bessing
- Acting Chief of Air Staff: Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong
- Acting Chief of Staff: Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan
In a meeting at the Flagstaff House, President Mahama thanked the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, for their dedicated service to the nation. He assured them that their experiences and knowledge would be invaluable in his efforts to “reset Ghana”.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
