Major General Thomas Yaw Oppong-Peprah Takes Over Official Duties
A Transfer-of-Authority and Farewell Parade was on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, held to mark the transition of leadership in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) from Vice Admiral Seth Amoama to Major General Thomas Yaw Oppong-Peprah.
The event, held at the Burma Camp in Accra, honoured Vice Admiral Amoama’s 40 years of dedicated service and officially welcomed the incoming Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
Dignitaries present included Parliamentarians, Members of the Council of State, the Inspector General of Police – Dr George Akuffo-Dampare; the Chief of the Army Staff – Maj Gen Bismarck Kwasi Onwona; Chief of the Naval Staff – Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu; Representative of the Chief of the Air Staff – Air Commodore (A/Cdre) Eric Agyen-Frempon;
Others include the Comptroller General of GIS – Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi, Esq; the Director General, of Prisons – Mr Isaac Kofi Egyir; the Chief Fire Officer – Mr Julius Aalebkure Kuunor; the Director General, of NADMO – Mr Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh; Commandants of GAF, Formation Commanders, Directors General, Senior Officers, Officers, Forces Sergeant Major – Chief Warrant Officer Addo Daniel, Command Sergeant Majors, Regimental Sergeant Majors, Soldiers, Defence Civilian Staff, personnel from sister security agencies.
Distinguished Career Celebrated
The ceremony highlighted Admiral Amoama’s remarkable journey. Commissioned in 1984, he held numerous positions, from commanding officer of naval ships to Chief of Staff and Director of Administration.
His academic achievements were lauded, including graduating top of his class in both junior and senior staff courses in Ghana and the prestigious Naval Staff College in the US.
Leadership with Impact
Excerpts of a Citation given under the hand of the new CDS – Maj Gen Oppong-Peprah, and read by the Chief of Staff (COS), General Headquarters (GHQ), Burma Camp – Maj Gen Nicholas Peter Andoh praised Admiral Amoama’s leadership style. His open and transparent administration encouraged participation, leading to positive changes across the GAF.
Federal Republic of Nigeria presented you with the Distinguished Alumnus Award of the Nigeria National Defence College, on 2 August 2019.
You also received the Millennium Excellence Award on 17 July 2021 presented by the Millennium Excellence Award Foundation.
The entire country and the Ghana Armed Forces are grateful for your 40 years of Commissioned Service to humanity. As you proudly bow out, we wish you a restful and comfortable retirement. This citation is our salute and wholehearted gratitude to you.”
Dignitaries present included Parliamentarians, Members of the Council of State, the Inspector General of Police – Dr George Akuffo-Dampare; the Chief of the Army Staff – Maj Gen Bismarck Kwasi Onwona; Chief of the Naval Staff – Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu; Representative of the Chief of the Air Staff – Air Commodore (A/Cdre) Eric Agyen-Frempon;
Others include the Comptroller General of GIS – Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi, Esq; the Director General, of Prisons – Mr Isaac Kofi Egyir; the Chef Fire Officer – Mr Julius Aalebkure Kuunor; the Director General, of NADMO – Mr Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh; Commandants of GAF, Formation Commanders, Directors General, Senior Officers, Officers, Forces Sergeant Major – Chief Warrant Officer Addo Daniel, Command Sergeant Majors, Regimental Sergeant Majors, Soldiers, Defence Civilian Staff, personnel from sister security agencies,
