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President Mahama appoints new acting Service Chiefs for Ghana Armed Forces

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By: Spendilove Incoom 

President John Dramani Mahama has made notable changes to the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces, appointing new acting service chiefs while awaiting consultations with the Council of State.

President Mahama held a meeting with the outgoing service chiefs, led by General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, at the Flagstaff House, on Monday, March 17, 2025.

He thanked them for their dedicated service and highlighted his intention to utilize the experience of the new leadership to reset and reinforce Ghana’s security framework.

These appointments represent a strategic shift in the leadership of the Armed Forces, as the government works to strengthen national defense and security operations.

The new appointees, whose roles take effect from March 24, 2025, include:

1. Brigadier General William Agyapong – Acting Chief of the Defence Staff

2. Brigadier General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu – Acting Chief of Army Staff

3. Commodore Godwin Livinus Bessing – Acting Chief of Naval Staff

4. Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong – Acting Chief of Air Staff

5. Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan – Acting Chief of Staff

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