President John Mahama has appointed new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts to restructure the military’s leadership.
The appointments, which take effect on March 24, 2025, aim to enhance the country’s defense structure and maintain excellence in 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 gratitude to the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah.
In a statement issued by Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President commended them for their dedicated service and assured them of his continued reliance on their expertise to support national development.
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