GhanaWeb Feature by Amos On March 17, 2025, President appointed Brigadier General William Agyapong as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
He replaces General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, who was appointed by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in February 2024.
Consequences of the appointment President Mahama's appointment of Brigadier General William Agyapong has significant implications for the senior officers within the GAF.
Under the military's hierarchy, all officers ranked Brigadier General whose intake is higher than Oppong and ranks including Major Generals, Lieutenant Generals, and General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, will be required to retire.
