President Mahama promotes CDS, other service chiefs to new ranks

President John Dramani Mahama, upon the recommendation 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 took effect on Monday, March 24, 2025, ahead of the formal transition of the outgoing administration.

In a statement signed by the spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communication Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed the appointments. Which read that, Major General William Agyapong has been named the Chief of Defence Staff, while Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu will serve as the Chief of Army Staff.

Again, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing has been appointed Chief of Naval Staff, with Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong taking over as Chief of Air Staff. Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai has been designated as Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces.

President Mahama extended his best wishes to the newly promoted officers, urging them to serve with commitment and unity in protecting the country.

The President in the statement urged, “The new Service Chiefs to work loyally and diligently with patriotic courage as a united team cooperating to protect and defend our dear nation, Ghana”.