President John Mahama has appointed new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts to restructure the military leadership. These changes will take effect on March 24, 2025, and aim to strengthen the country’s defense framework and ensure operational excellence.
Brigadier General William Agyapong has been appointed as the Acting Chief of the Defence Staff, while Brigadier General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu takes over as the Acting Chief of Army Staff. Commodore Godwin Livinus Bessing has been named the Acting Chief of Naval Staff, and Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong will serve as the Acting Chief of Air Staff. Additionally, Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan has been appointed as the Acting Chief of Staff.
These appointments are pending consultation with the Council of State, as required by law.
During a meeting at the Flagstaff House, President Mahama expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, for their dedicated service to the nation.
