President has appointed Brigadier General William Agyapong as the new Chief of Defence staff replacing Thomas Oppong-Peprah.
He has also announced other major shakeups in the Ghana Armed Forces.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, March 17, 2025, by Minister in Charge of Government Communications, . "The president has appointed the following as Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces, pending consultation with the Council of State: "Acting Chief of the Defence Staff - Brigadier General William Agyapong.
Acting Chief of Army Staff - Brigadier General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu.
