President Mahama promotes new Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs
President John Dramani Mahama, acting on the advice of the Armed Forces Council, has promoted five senior officers to the rank of Major General or its equivalent across the Ghana Armed Forces.
The promotions take effect from Monday, March 24, 2025, ahead of the formal handing over by the outgoing administration.
A statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communication, confirmed the appointments, with Major General William Agyapong now serving as the Chief of Defence Staff.
Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu has been named the Chief of Army Staff, while Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing assumes the role of Chief of Naval Staff.
Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong has been appointed Chief of Air Staff, and Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai will serve as Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces.
The President extended his best wishes to the newly appointed officers, urging them to work with dedication and unity in safeguarding the nation.
“The new Service Chiefs must work loyally and diligently with patriotic courage as a united team cooperating to protect and defend our dear nation, Ghana,” the statement read.
