President Mahama promotes new Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs

President John Dramani Mahama has promoted key officials to lead the Ghana Armed Forces, appointing a new Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, and a Chief of Staff effective March 24, 2025.

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President John Mahama has promoted a new Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, and a Chief of Staff to lead the Ghana Armed Forces.

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President John Dramani Mahama has promoted key officials to lead the Ghana Armed Forces, appointing a new Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, and a Chief of Staff effective March 24, 2025.

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The promotions, made on the advice of the Armed Forces Council, come ahead of the official transition from the outgoing military leadership. The new appointees include:

  • Major General William Agyapong – Chief of Defence Staff

  • Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu – Chief of Army Staff

  • Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing – Chief of Naval Staff

  • Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong – Chief of Air Staff

  • Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai – Chief of Staff

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In a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, and Spokesperson to the President, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces expressed confidence in the new military leadership.

He urged them to serve with patriotism, unity, and courage in protecting Ghana’s security and sovereignty.

Source: 3news.com

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