President on Friday April 25, 2025, administered the oath of office to the newly appointed military service commanders, officially inducting them as members of the Armed Forces Council.
The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Defence, took place ahead of a Council meeting scheduled to deliberate on key matters, including promotions within the military and the ongoing retooling of the Ghana Armed Forces.
The newly sworn-in commanders are Major General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff; Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong, Chief of Air Staff.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Minister for Defence, Dr.