President John Dramani Mahama has sacked the Chief of Defence Staff, General Thomas Oppong-Peprah.
In a press release signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President & Minister, Government Communications, President Mahama conveyed his appreciation to the outgoing service chiefs for his or her invaluable contributions to the nation’s protection and safety panorama.
The assertion additionally introduced new appointments throughout the command construction of the Ghana Armed Forces, naming 5 senior officers as Acting Service Chiefs.
The appointments, which take impact from March 24, 2025, are pending session with the Council of State. The newly appointed officers are:
- Acting Chief of 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
President Mahama met with the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, on the Flagstaff House on Monday afternoon. He expressed his gratitude for his or her devoted service to the nation and guaranteed them that their wealth of expertise and information could be instrumental as he works to “reset Ghana.”
The President, who additionally serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, emphasised his dedication to strengthening nationwide safety and upholding professionalism throughout the Armed Forces.
Source: newsalertgh.com