Mahama sacks CDS, names Brigadier General Williams Agyepong as replacement

President John Dramani Mahama 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, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

"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. Acting Chief of Naval Staff – Commodore Godwin Livinus Blessing. Acting Chief of Air Staff – Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong. Acting Chief of Staff – Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan," it noted.

Read the full statement below

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Meanwhile, watch as Otumfuo urges government to cancel or review Free SHS if students cannot be fed or accommodated