President Mahama Announces New Service Chiefs for Ghana Armed Forces
Full statement attached
In a significant move, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces, pending consultation with the Council of State.
The changes, which take effect from March 24, 2025, aim to strengthen the nation’s defense architecture and ensure continued 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
In a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP) Spokesperson to the President & Minister, Government Communications indicates that appointments take effect from March 24, 2025.
President Mahama met with the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, at the Flagstaff House on Monday, March 17, 2025.
He expressed gratitude for their dedicated service and assured them that their expertise and experience would continue to be relied upon to support national development.
Fine the full statement Below:
