The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) held a send-off parade for 8 retiring Generals at the forecourt of the Department of Public Relations, Burma Camp, on Friday 25 September 2026.

The parade was held to honour their exemplary leadership, professionalism and invaluable contributions to the Ghana Armed Forces and the nation.

The retiring Generals comprised 7 Army Officers and 1 Air Force Officer. They included Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Selassie Gagakuma, Brig Gen Michael Kwadwo Opoku, Brig Gen Augustine Asiedu, Brig Gen Kweku Dankwa Hagan, Brig Gen Omari John Ampadu, Air Commodore Mathias Awuah, Brig Gen Albert Yaw Assiamah and Brig Gen Andrews Seth Mensah Attoh.

In his welcome address, the Chief of Staff at the General Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai, congratulated and celebrated the Generals for their service and urged them to move with pride into the next chapter of their lives.

The Guest of Honour, Former Chief of the Defence Staff and Member of the Council of State, Air Marshal Michael Samson-Oje (Rtd), acknowledged the retiring Generals for their service to the nation. He highlighted the commitment, professionalism and dedication they brought to operational readiness, command responsibilities and the mentoring of personnel across various formations and units.

He added that the officers had represented Ghana in several international peace support operations across Africa and beyond. The retiring Generals had served in countries including Lebanon, Chad, Liberia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire and South Sudan, among others, contributing to international efforts to promote peace and stability.

He expressed confidence that the legacies they leave behind would continue to inspire officers and personnel of the GAF and contribute to the sustained growth of the institution. Air Marshal Samson-Oje also commended the Military High Command for the initiative, noting that generations to come would emulate it.

The Generals were presented with a gift of an undisclosed amount from the Commander-in-Chief of the GAF and President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of their loyalty and sacrifices to the colours.

They received citations from the GAF, sponsored by the Chief Executive Officer of Omnigroup of Companies Africa, Mr Michael Zormelo. He also donated GH¢20,000.00 to each of the retiring Generals. The Generals similarly received a special sponsorship package from the Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Homes, Mr Francis Biney, including an 86-inch television set. They also received assorted food items from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SDTM Ghana Limited, Mr Nada Dib.

In recognition of the Generals’ exceptional leadership qualities, the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on behalf of the GAF, presented the retiring Generals with citations and plaques of honour, lauding their remarkable contributions to the Service and in the line of duty.

Brig Gen Augustine Asiedu, speaking on behalf of the retiring Generals, expressed gratitude to the GAF for the confidence reposed in them during their tenure. He congratulated their successors and expressed confidence in their ability to support the GAF to greater heights of excellence.

They further appreciated the Military High Command for its support and sacrifices, which contributed to their achievements. The Generals urged personnel to uphold the qualities of loyalty, sacrifice, team spirit, professionalism and unwavering commitment to forge ahead in the Service.

Present at the ceremony were Service Chiefs, Chief Staff Officers, Director-Generals at General Headquarters and other senior officers.







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