President John Dramani Mahama has announced the promotion of several senior officers within the Ghana Armed Forces, marking a significant shift in the country’s military leadership.
Effective Monday, March 24, 2025, the President elevated these officers to crucial leadership positions, all based on recommendations from the Armed Forces Council. The new appointments are seen as a strategic move to strengthen the armed forces and ensure the country’s security operations are well-coordinated.
The newly promoted officers include Major General William Agyapong, who has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu takes on the role of Chief of Army Staff, while Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Blessing has been promoted to Chief of Naval Staff. Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong now assumes the position of Chief of Air Staff, and Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai has been named Chief of Staff. These promotions signal a shift in the leadership of Ghana’s military, which is set to oversee the nation's defense and strategic operations in the coming years.
In a statement released on March 24, 2025, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Member of Parliament and Presidential Spokesperson, conveyed President Mahama’s well-wishes to the newly promoted officers. The President encouraged the officers to serve with utmost dedication, loyalty, and courage, qualities that are vital to the national defense. Mahama further emphasized the importance of teamwork, stressing that effective collaboration within the armed forces is essential in ensuring the security of the nation and maintaining the operational effectiveness of the military.
The promotions represent an important phase in the transition of military leadership in Ghana. With the outgoing administration of the Ghana Armed Forces preparing for its final handover, these new leaders will have the responsibility of guiding the military through a crucial period. As the new leadership takes charge, their collective experience and strategic direction will be critical in shaping the future of Ghana’s defense forces and its role in national security.
The transition in the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces not only reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to national security but also highlights the President’s confidence in the newly promoted officers to steer the armed forces towards greater success and operational excellence.
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