The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have appointed Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah as their Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), with effect from Thursday, February 1, 2024.
This is a component of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s modifications to the military structure.
Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communications at the Presidency, revealed this in a press release on Wednesday night (January 24, 2024).
The announcement further stated that by Article 212 of the Constitution of the Republic, this appointment has been made subject to consultation with the Council of State.
It stated it came about as a result of Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, the present Chief of Staff, retiring from the Ghana Armed Forces on Thursday, February 1, 2024, after serving his full tour of service.
The announcement further stated that President Akufo-Addo has conveyed his sincere gratitude to him for his dedicated and honorable service to the Ghana Armed Forces and the country.
Additionally, the President has designated Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona to succeed Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah as Chief of Army Staff, effective Thursday, February 1, 2024.
By Article 212 of the Republic’s Constitution, this appointment has also been made contingent on consultation with the Council of State.
Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah was commissioned into the Ghana Armed Forces in 1986 as part of Regular Career Course 26 and assigned to the Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment as a Second Lieutenant, according to his profile as published by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
His civil education includes an Executive Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) from the University of Ghana, Legon (2006 to 2007) and a Master of Arts in International Security and Strategy from Kings College, London (2013 to 2014).
In addition, he holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (1998) and a Bachelor of Science in Administration (Human Resource Management) from the University of Ghana (1999–2004).
