President John Dramani Mahama has announced changes in the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces, appointing new acting Service Chiefs pending consultation with the Council of State.
The appointments, which take effect from March 24, 2025, include:
- Brigadier General William Agyapong – Acting Chief of the Defence Staff
- Brigadier General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu – Acting Chief of Army Staff
- Commodore Godwin Livinus Bessing – Acting Chief of Naval Staff
- Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong – Acting Chief of Air Staff
- Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan – Acting Chief of Staff
Earlier today, President Mahama met with the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, at the Flagstaff House.
He expressed gratitude for their service to the nation and assured them of his commitment to drawing on their expertise in national affairs.
