Also known as: Lt. Gen Agyapong · Chief of the Defence Staff · CDS · Chief of Defence Staff · of the Defence Staff · of Defence Staff
Chief of the Defence Staff, coordinating Ghana Armed Forces operations, security preparedness, and inter-agency collaboration.
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Joy Online
… The Flag Officer Commanding the Eastern Naval Command, Commodore Raymond Kyaano, who was the Guest of Honour at the arrival ceremony, welcomed the ship and its crew on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, and the Ghana Armed Forces. …
Chinese naval hospital ship arrives in Tema for a seven-day medical missionThe Chronicle
… He commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff and the Engineer Corps for their professionalism and dedication, while expressing appreciation to the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Roads and Highways, local authorities and communities along the corridor for their c …
Construction Of Mahama’s $2bn Expressway Starts SoonJoy Online
… The institute made the remarks following a recent working visit by the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, and the Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, to assess progress on the project on Monday, August 31. …
GIGS commends Armed Forces for Accra-Kumasi Expressway progressDaily Guide
… Agyapong (3L), John Mensah(M) with other dignitaries The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has pledged the full support of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the upcoming 2026 Democracy Cup scheduled for the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on …
CDS Pledges Support For 2026 Democracy CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at the opening ceremony in Accra yesterday, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, described the exercise as an important training activity to prepare the GAF for the increasingly complex demands of national defence and security. …
GAF begins exercise to strengthen joint security preparednessJoy Online
… A delegation led by Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror visited Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong at the Military High Command at Burma Camp on Monday. …
Military High Command receives Democracy Cup trophy ahead of Friday’s showdownJoy Online
… Mr Adjei subsequently exchanged pleasantries with management and staff, including Chief Director Emmanuel Kartey, Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong, and the Service Chiefs. …
In Photos: Defence Ministry welcomes Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as new Defence MinisterJoy Online
… Mr Adjei subsequently interacted with management and staff, including Chief Director Emmanuel Kartey, Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, and the various Service Chiefs. …
Defence Ministry welcomes Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as new Defence MinisterJoy Online
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has held an engagement with the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, to strengthen collaboration between the energy sector and the military. …
John Jinapor hosts Chief of Defence Staff over protection of critical energy infrastructureJoy Online
… The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi; Chief Director of the Ministry, Emmanuel Kartey; Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Ghana, David Kabre; and the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong. …
Ghana, Burkina Faso sign Defence Cooperation to secure cross-border trade routesThe Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship AUSPICIOUS ARK arrived at Tema port on October 23, 2026, for a seven-day humanitarian medical mission and friendly visit to Ghana under Mission Harmony 2026. The vessel will provide medical services to the public and facilitate professional exchanges between Ghanaian and Chinese military medical personnel.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship AUSPICIOUS ARK arrived at Tema port on October 23, 2026, for a seven-day humanitarian medical mission and friendly visit to Ghana under Mission Harmony 2026. The vessel will provide medical services to the public and facilitate professional exchanges between Ghanaian and Chinese military medical personnel.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government has allocated $2 billion to finance the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway using Ghana's own resources, with the money placed in a special account at the Bank of Ghana to ensure funding will not delay the project once construction begins.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Institute of Governance and Security has commended the Ghana Armed Forces for their oversight of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project, following a working visit by military leadership on August 31, and praised President Mahama's government for initiating what it describes as a critical national infrastructure project.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, pledged the full support of the Ghana Armed Forces for the 2026 Democracy Cup, a tournament between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC scheduled for August 28, 2026, at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. He praised the Speaker of Parliament's initiative as vital for promoting national unity and democratic governance.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Armed Forces has begun a three-day tabletop exercise called "Exercise Resolute Synergy" to strengthen joint operational preparedness and coordination among its various services and national security stakeholders. The Chief of the Defence Staff described it as historically significant and necessary amid an increasingly volatile security environment in Ghana and the West African sub-region.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Parliamentary delegation led by the Clerk to Parliament visited the Military High Command on Monday to present the Democracy Cup trophy ahead of Friday's match at Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The trophy tour is part of the build-up to the third edition of the competition, which aims to promote democratic governance through football.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Defence formally welcomed newly appointed Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei on Monday, August 17, 2026, with a Guard of Honour mounted to mark his first official day. He exchanged pleasantries with ministry leadership and staff, including Chief Director Emmanuel Kartey and Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has formally assumed office as Defence Minister following a Guard of Honour ceremony and meetings with senior military and civilian staff on his first day.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Energy and Green Transition Dr John Abdulai Jinapor met with Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong to strengthen collaboration between the energy sector and the military on protecting critical energy infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and coordinated responses to threats to the energy sector.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement to provide security and escort support along vital cross-border trade corridors, aimed at safeguarding economic stability and strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces donated relief items including blankets, nets, mattresses, rice, cooking oil, clothing and cash to 297 personnel affected by the June 29, 2026 floods. The Chief of the Defence Staff noted that military barracks were largely spared due to adherence to sanitation and drainage practices, and said the Military High Command would accelerate housing projects to enable more personnel to live within barracks.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Armed Forces, in collaboration with NADMO, presented relief items and financial assistance to 297 military personnel and civilian employees affected by June 29 floods in Accra and other parts of the country. Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong presented the support at a ceremony at Nicholson Stadium, noting the Armed Forces' commitment to the welfare of those affected.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema honoured former President Jerry John Rawlings by laying a wreath at his tomb in Accra's Military Cemetery, saying Rawlings' patriotism, leadership, and commitment to African ideals inspired him and contributed to Gabon's successful transition.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama presented a welfare and compensation package to families of eight military personnel killed in a helicopter crash on 6 August 2025, including a GH¢1 million trust fund for each surviving minor child, healthcare and educational support, and legacy boxes with keepsakes and personalised letters from the President.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States Embassy in Accra has handed over 84 pallets of assorted military equipment to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance operational readiness and strengthen Ghana's defence capabilities, with significant portions allocated to the Ghana Navy including radar systems, radios, antennas, body armour and boarding equipment.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government has directed all markets, shops and commercial centres in Greater Accra to close during a two-day National General Cleaning Exercise on July 10–11, warning of legal consequences for non-compliance. The nationwide exercise, ordered by President Mahama following devastating June floods, aims to restore sanitation, clear drains and reduce disease outbreak risks.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government will name two new military barracks under construction — one at Dambai in the Oti Region and one at Ajumako Asiam in the Central Region — after Major General Henry Kwami Anyidoho and the late Lieutenant General Emmanuel Alexander Erskine, in recognition of their distinguished military careers and contributions to international peacekeeping operations.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Immigration Service won the male football competition and the Ghana Police Service claimed victory in the female category at the 2026 Inter-Security Football Gala held at the University of Ghana Stadium. The one-day tournament, hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces, aimed to promote unity and teamwork among security services and served as a precursor to the Security Services Sports Association Games slated for September in Accra.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief of Akwamu-Adumasa has called for urgent national action to address poor housing conditions for Ghana Armed Forces personnel, describing many existing facilities as old, deteriorated and unfit for habitation. He urged all stakeholders and corporate organisations to treat improving military personnel's living conditions as a shared national duty, supporting the Burma Camp Redevelopment Project as a revolving fund initiative.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces have cleared 17.75 kilometres of land for the 175.6-kilometre Accra–Kumasi Expressway project, which will connect the Greater Accra, Eastern and Ashanti regions. The project engineer reported the team was on course to complete preparatory works ahead of construction, though challenges including heavy rains, dense vegetation, and delays in compensation valuation could slow progress.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Armed Forces held a fundraising luncheon to mobilise GH₵190 million for phase-one completion of the Burma Camp redevelopment project at Ghana Military Academy in Teshie, which will comprise 250 housing units including dormitory and apartment blocks. The project, scheduled to begin in July 2026 and complete within a year, aims to replace colonial-era structures and improve military accommodation standards.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Armed Forces has held a fundraising luncheon to support the redevelopment of Burma Camp and address a housing deficit affecting thousands of servicemen and women. Senior military leadership cited deteriorating colonial-era barracks and increased operational demands as drivers of the accommodation gap.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →