President John Mahama has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts to restructure the military’s leadership.
The new appointments, which will take effect on March 24, 2025, are aimed at strengthening the country’s defense framework and ensuring continued excellence in military operations.
The newly appointed Acting Service Chiefs are as follows:
- 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.
At a meeting held at the Flagstaff House, President Mahama thanked the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, for their dedicated service. A statement issued by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, conveyed the President’s appreciation for their contributions and his continued reliance on their expertise to support the country’s development.
