Also known as: Lt. Gen Agyapong · Chief of the Defence Staff · CDS · Chief of Defence Staff · of the Defence Staff
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Joy Online
… At the ceremony, which was attended by National Security Advisor Prosper Bani, Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Genfi and Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, the Executive Director of the J.J. …
Gabon President honours Rawlings with wreath-laying ceremony in AccraJoy Online
… ed the package at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House, which was attended by senior government officials, the Deputy Defence Minister, Ernest Brogya Genfi; the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr Emmanuel Kartey; the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong …
Photos: Mahama presents compensation package to helicopter crash victimsJoy Online
… Receiving the items on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, described the United States as a reliable partner in Ghana’s security efforts. …
US donates military equipment to Ghana Armed Forces to boost defence capabilitiesJoy Online
… He said the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Controller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service had all committed their institutions to supporting the exercise. …
Shut all markets and shops or face punishment – Gov’t warns ahead of national clean-upThe Chronicle
… Major General Henry Kwami Anyidoho The announcement was made by the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, during a luncheon for past commandants and international alumni at the Fletcher Mess on July 2, 2026. …
Government Names New Barracks After Peacekeeping HeroesThe Ghanaian Times
… It attracted capos of the various agencies including the Chief of Defense Staff, Lieutenant General, William Agyapong; Chief of Army Staff Major General, Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu; Inspector-General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno; Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service …
Immigration, Police shine in inter-security football galaJoy Online
… Nana Ansah Kwao IV made the remarks when the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, paid a courtesy call on him at Akwamu Adumasa in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. …
Nana Ansah Kwao IV calls for urgent national action on military housing deficitThe Ghanaian Times
… This came to light when the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, paid a working visit to the engineers at their campsite at Asuboa, near Akyem Oda in the Eastern Region on Monday. …
GAF clears 17.75km for Accra–Kumasi Expressway projectBusiness & Financial Times
… Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General (Lt. Gen) William Agyapong, in his address emphasised that many of the existing structures at Burma Camp date back to the colonial era and no longer meet modern standards – citing a sharp contrast of what the current deplorable …
GAF seeks GH₵190m for Burma Camp redevelopment projectJoy Online
… Lieutenant General William Agyapong, the Chief of the Defence Staff, said many barracks facilities inherited from the colonial era had deteriorated and no longer met acceptable standards of safety, comfort and dignity. …
GAF rallies support to tackle military housing deficitGabonese 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.
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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.
15 hours ago · 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.
23 hours ago · 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 →