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The Ghana Armed Forces’ (GAF) new Acting Service Chiefs have been appointed by President John Mahama.
This is part of an effort to reorganize GAF’s leadership.
Strengthening the country’s defense architecture and guaranteeing ongoing military excellence are the goals of the measures, which go into effect on March 24, 2025.
As mandated by law, the Council of State must be consulted before these appointments are made.
Brig. Gen. William Agyapong has been named the next Chief of Defense Staff by the President, according to a statement signed by Presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
The Ghana Armed Forces’ new service commanders were also mentioned in the release.
At a meeting earlier today at Flagstaff House, President Mahama thanked the departing Service Chiefs, who were led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah.
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
Read the statement from the Presidency below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
