President John Dramani Mahama has announced the appointment of new acting service chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), effective from March 24, 2025, pending consultations with the Council of State.
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 statement issued on Monday, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister of Government Communications, confirmed the appointments, which will take effect later this month.
President Mahama also met with the outgoing service chiefs, led by General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, at the Flagstaff House. During the meeting, the president expressed his gratitude for their service, commending their dedication and assuring them that their expertise would continue to contribute to the development of Ghana’s security policies.
Source:TheDotNews