Mahama Shakes Up Military Leadership: New Acting Service Chiefs Take Charge
Fresh Faces to Strengthen Ghana's Defense and Drive Military Excellence
President John Mahama has appointed new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts to restructure the institution’s leadership.
The move, effective from March 24, 2025, aims to strengthen the nation’s defense and enhance military operations.
The newly appointed Acting Service Chiefs are:
- 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
These appointments are subject to consultation with the Council of State, as required by law.
During a meeting at the Flagstaff House, President Mahama expressed his appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah.
In a statement from the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President commended their dedicated service and reaffirmed his trust in their expertise to contribute to national development.
In a statement from the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President commended them for their dedicated service to the nation and assured them of his continued reliance on their expertise and experience to support national development.
