Professor Opoku-Agyemang reviews 46th change of guards at Jubilee House

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Monday, December 8, 2025, served as the Reviewing Officer at the 46th Ceremonial Change of Guards at the Jubilee House, marking a significant moment in her tenure as Ghana’s first female vice president.

The quarterly ceremony, which symbolises the transfer of security responsibility at the Presidency, saw the outgoing Ghana Navy contingent hand over duties to a new guard from the Ghana Air Force.

This is the first time Prof Opoku-Agyemang has performed the role on behalf of the Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, President John Dramani Mahama, who is currently on official duties outside the country.

Guards changed at Presidency

The colourful parade showcased the discipline and professionalism of the Ghana Armed Forces and highlighted the vice president’s commitment to promoting Ghana’s military heritage and strengthening national security.

As Chairperson of the Armed Forces Council, she plays a key role in advising the president on defence matters and overseeing the organisation of the military.

Also present were the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah; Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier-General William Agyapong; Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey; Policy Advisor at the Office of the Vice President, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo; and other senior government officials.

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