In a significant move to restructure the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), President John Mahama has appointed new Acting Service Chiefs. These changes, effective from March 24, 2025, aim to strengthen the nation’s defense architecture and ensure continued excellence in military operations.

The newly appointed Acting Service Chiefs are:

• Acting Chief of the 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

These appointments are pending consultation with the Council of State, as required by law.

Earlier today, President Mahama met with the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, at the Flagstaff House. During the meeting, the President expressed his gratitude for their dedicated service to the nation and assured them of his continued reliance on their expertise and experience to support national development.