President John Dramani Mahama, has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The changes, which take effect on March 24, 2025, are pending consultation with the Council of State. The newly appointed Acting Service Chiefs include Brigadier General William Agyapong as Acting Chief of the Defence Staff, Brigadier General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu as Acting Chief of Army Staff, Commodore Godwin Livinus Bessing as Acting Chief of Naval Staff, Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong as Acting Chief of Air Staff, and Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as Acting Chief of Staff.
The announcement follows a meeting between President Mahama and the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, at the Flagstaff House earlier today. During the meeting, the President expressed his gratitude to the outgoing leaders for their dedicated service to the nation and commended the outgoing Service Chiefs for their commitment and professionalism, which have significantly contributed to the stability and security of Ghana.
He assured them of his continued reliance on their wealth of experience and expertise as the nation moves forward. The President emphasised the importance of the new appointments in strengthening the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces and ensuring the continued protection of the nation’s sovereignty. He expressed confidence in the ability of the newly appointed Acting Service Chiefs to uphold the values of the GAF and lead with integrity and excellence.
The new leadership is expected to build on the achievements of their predecessors and further enhance the operational efficiency of the Armed Forces. The outgoing Service Chiefs, who have served with distinction, were praised for their roles in maintaining peace and security during their tenure.
By: Kester Aburam Korankye
