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Major General Obed Boamah Akwa appointed Chief of Army Staff

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  • BB 7 years ago

    MAHAMA FOR 2016!!!!

  • OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

    Author:- # VOTE MAHAMA OUT !.....
    Mahama did Not have any Idea, He Stole the Last Elections.! Mahama the Lucifer of Corruption is Putting Ghana on
    a Path to Hell.on Election Day Ghanaians Kiss Good bye to this
    Fraud,con-Ma ...
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  • OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

    Author:- Naa Dedei..... Why are we soo hypocrites in this country? This woman is showing all indications that she wants to plunge this country into chaos. Is her actions towards supreme court orders not worse than ken's own i ...
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  • Anthony Tang 7 years ago

    Old soldier,you have mental problem.

  • Over 60% NDC Exec Thieves, JJ 7 years ago

    ...and Ghanaians have promoted highly corrupt Mahama to Ex-President with effect from January, 2017.

  • insight to the bone 7 years ago

    We observe with great interest those who are so loud in the criticism of Ken Agyapong and notice they some how tend to be non Akans , minorities or proven slaves of this pepeni/ayigbe criminal organisation . Somehow this very ...
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  • Hephzibah 7 years ago

    Stupid fool, it is your bastard father who sleeps with prostitutes , learn how to speak next time . You lunatic

  • Kwaku Saah 7 years ago

    Your stupidity is unprecedented! People love Mahama paaa oo! I can tell you for a fact. So you can rave, rant or even whitewash yourself! Your useless opinion doesn't matter! You wank!

  • Akora 7 years ago

    We salute our soldiers. They defend the country even in the peril of their lives

  • OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

    Author:- # VOTE MAHAMA OUT !.......
    The Ego of Mahama-NDC is Hitting their Weakness of Electoral Fraud and Ghanaians are finally seeing Mahama-NDC as political Pack of Wolves Subverting the democratic will of voters!. Shame ...
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  • Air-Marshall Aluguntugu 7 years ago

    Lt-Generals,Maj-Generals and the rest. My question is how many troops and Equipment do the Ghana Armed Force have to merit this huge appointments.Only for chop chop sake. We are jokers.

  • OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

    Author:- # VOTE MAHAMA OUT !.......
    The Clarion call of this Elections is the Simplicity of Voting Mahama Out of Office.! It is an Urgent necessity to Kick Mahama Out of Office and Save Ghana from Diving into the bottomless ...
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  • James Awotwe-Braun 7 years ago

    My friend, Obed Akwa joined the Army in 1976 after his A-Levels at Sekondi College.

    He deserves it - simple.

  • radarcontact 7 years ago

    Please let respect our men in uniform.

  • Obinim 7 years ago

    Respect them for what? What do they do for Ghana? What do they know? Do you know what it takes to be a Major General in America or Canada or the UK? I am sure Ghana has more Major Generals than the UK.

  • Lawrence Sackey 7 years ago

    The rest I don't know them but for Maj Gen Obed Akwa and Ayamdo, they can match any General under the Sun given similar resources. We should be careful how we slander and crucify people we don't even know.

  • Kwasi.London 7 years ago

    You are right

  • bob 7 years ago

    Yes, I am glad you've included yourself amongst the jokers.

  • Asare 7 years ago

    Keep your question to yourself you ignoramus. What do you know about Ghana Armed Forces and its ORBAT? Everyone just talks because of cheap access to the Internet. The factors that go into promotion goes beyond equipment and ...
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  • Kakaminamor 7 years ago

    They have not commanded any fighting units? These are just political appointments. Who is Major-General Adeti who stole the Pick up. Mahama only rewarding thieves like himself.

  • Kwaku Saah 7 years ago

    Mind your business! Twatt!

  • Jalil 7 years ago

    U don't need world class equipment to be promoted this promotion is part of their basic condition of employment that u must know. There is difference between political appointment and promotions please. Let the military remai ...
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  • Milton Keynes 7 years ago

    Give us real name when you make a comment, and don't hide behind respected rank's. So can easily be fished out

  • busy 7 years ago

    That's k4s adc, this shows jdm is not vindictive

  • Ras 7 years ago

    He has no choice.

  • Old Sodja 7 years ago

    Arguably, the best officer the Ghana Armed Forces has ever produced. First class gentleman officer.

    Well deserved appointment, Sir. We the rank and file are happy for you

  • James Awotwe-Braun 7 years ago

    Was never in the Army but I knew his during secondary school days. He is simply a synonym for the word 'gentleman'.

    His other brother, Joseph was the PATAPAA type, who would be shouting at his voice at any thing. I hear h ...
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  • Nsafoah 7 years ago

    I don't think you're a soldier (or were a soldier )otherwise you wouldn't describe any officer these days as a first class gentleman. They are all bunch of corrupt thieves

  • Bbb 7 years ago

    Mahama has more or less satisfied his northern cronies now he's is trying to prove to Ghanaians of what.Every TOP positions in the country is headed by the inexperienced incompetent northerners,no wonder we all in this dilem ...
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  • Kojo 7 years ago

    Stop acting like and idiot.

  • Issifu 7 years ago

    Wasn't the Adeti guy the person who was in the papers for stealing a vehicle from his command? And he gets promoted? Loot and share government. Disgraceful

  • Kwadwo 7 years ago

    Evans now Air Vice Marshal. May the soul of late Dwamena rest in peace. A courageous fighter pilot.

  • James Awotwe-Braun 7 years ago

    I'm just curious !!

  • Frenchman 7 years ago

    Congrats, sir

  • Amen 7 years ago

    This is a real gentleman and officer.Congratulations, truly God speaks on behalf of his people, not men. Be kept by the power of God.

  • Obuamah 7 years ago

    Congratulations to all those promoted and for the various appointments. May the Almighty Allah give you the wisdom and clarity of mind to discharge your duties with distinction. God bless our homeland Ghana.

  • James Awotwe-Braun 7 years ago

    I have known Obed Akwa since primary/middle school days at Nkawkaw, his 'O-Level'days at MPASS, his 'A-Level' days at SEKCO (Sekondi College), at Military Academy at Teshie and finally at The Royal Military Academy at Sandhur ...
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  • Sound Ghanaian 7 years ago

    Senior Obed, as usual, will discharge his duties with distinction.I remember him when he was the head prefect at Mpass.

  • James Awotwe-Braun 7 years ago

    once you have confirmed that he was the head prefect at Mpass those days, you may know some of his mates including Kwasi Dade3 (of blessed Memory), Joseph Akwa, Joe Dankwa Mensah, the then Headmaster Mr Kwaku Bamfo, his Assi ...
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  • George paa 7 years ago

    Good bye for John Mahama this is for your last appointment Mills is waiting for you

  • Ohene Gyamfi 7 years ago

    My congratulations goes to B Ayamdo yes sir l give you general salute well done keep it up sir

  • Curious 7 years ago

    Was Ayamdo former CO of 64 reserved force?

  • Lawrence Sackey 7 years ago

    Yes. Brave and intelligent

  • Jack 7 years ago

    Yes

  • Patterson 7 years ago

    Yes he was

  • Patterson 7 years ago

    Yes he was, a courageous young Ranger officer very affable and hard working(Nick named small boy danger) he deserves it.he has been a General material since as a young officer you don't need to be a rocket scientist to notice ...
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  • Election time 7 years ago

    Mahama promote these people for election purpose. He knows what he is doing. People should be smart. Think before you cast your vote.

  • Jo 7 years ago

    Congratulations Sir. May God bless.

  • Gyeeda, Sada, Suba,Bus Branding Woyom 7 years ago

    People must cease talking about Kennedy Agyapong and rather focus on Mr. John Ford Mahama the thief president who must be dragged straight to prison because the stench of corruption has now become intractable from Thief Pre ...
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  • facts 7 years ago

    shallow minds make shallow comments. All this men deserve their promotions n appointment. Get their profiles n read there u will see that they did great jobs for the armed forces n ghana.

  • SAM AFFINO 7 years ago

    Why all these appointments at these eleventh hours to election?

  • Adobea 7 years ago

    You are right, after all that this man did , taking money from peace keepers he has been promoted hmmmmm? Ghana for you

  • mr fearman 7 years ago

    Mmmmmm e huge ranks no go help us but gud equipment to work is more important .

  • Steve 7 years ago

    This my first time seeing u BOSS. But U truly deserve it n I respect u much. Pls just try n b a professional always!!!!!

  • Sinclear 7 years ago

    NDC NEVER PROMOT ANYONE IN THE ARMY WITH OUT J.J APPROVAL

  • bonne 7 years ago

    I am pround of my Country Ghana's Armed Forces. Harder On The Training Groud Easy At The Battle Field. GOD BLESS GHANA.

  • OKOROMANSA 7 years ago

    THESE ARE ALL POLITICAL GIMMICKS - PROPAGANDA PROMOTIONS YOU MAY CALL IT. MAHAA THINKS HE CAN STILL TAKE GHANAINS FOR GRANTED, BUT THESE PROMOTIONS WILL NOT CHANGE ANY MINDS IN NOVEMBER.

  • INNO 7 years ago

    SALUTE you all for laying ur life down 2 serve GH. We thank the president for give wat is due them.

  • GK 7 years ago

    NPP is not complaining because former prez Kuffour's guard has been appointed the army commander. Ethnocentric party.

  • Nsafoah 7 years ago

    Adeti too

  • B B 7 years ago

    Congratulations, your Prophesy has come. God bless Maj Gen O. B

  • C.O 7 years ago

    I SALUTE YOU ALL & I WISH YOU BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR TERM OF OFFICE.
    GOD BE WITH YOU ALL .

    C.O From Presec La

  • Abla 7 years ago

    Election appointment just showcasing Akwa an Akan.

  • SIR LAW 7 years ago

    Well done Mr president. Congratulations Maj. Gen. O.B. Akwa or your elevation.

  • susubiribi 7 years ago

    Mahama is preparing to steal the election so he has appeased the military so that when eventually there is chaos they will not take over,and overthrow him. its a strategy.This very evil. he is pretender

  • Kwaku Saah 7 years ago

    I've always admired Major General Akwa! Fine and solid officer by all standards. He used to be the aide de camp of former President Kuffour. So clearly it is a clear depature from the Kokofu appointments we've witnessed in th ...
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  • Obinim 7 years ago

    What do they know? Do you know what it takes to be a Major General in America or Canada or the UK? I am sure Ghana has more Major Generals than the UK.

  • James Awotwe-Braun 7 years ago

    My friend, for your info, Obed Akwa joined the Army after his A Levels (with 4A's plus a B), more so FORTY years ago.

  • black magic 7 years ago

    hi there is indian spritualist in the wold call for all spritual problem money charm locket
    and knws that this year is for the lord lucifer a lot will happen in 2016 just calculate
    666+666+666+6+6+6 give the answer is ...
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  • Kofi Dumenenyo 7 years ago

    Fantastic appointments. Very professional officers from personal knowledge. When Obed Akwa served as the Military Assistant to President Ku four the fear was that his future was in jeopardy but the fair minded and very profes ...
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  • Akj 7 years ago

    Kofi please forget he is also a Son of a Methodist Minister. Congratulations General OB.

  • Lawrence Sackey 7 years ago

    Yes! He is!! The Army could never have been in a better hands. The Lord has found him worthy.

  • Kofi Dumenenyo 7 years ago

    The only surprise about the appointments is the timing- five months to election and the suddenness but not about the competetences of the officers. It has also been the practice that officers promoted to the rank of Major Gen ...
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  • Lawrence Sackey 7 years ago

    Congratulations Maj. Gen. Akwa. A very kind, polite and astute disciplined gentleman. A true christian and God fearing man. A gem in the military. May God guide and direct your path as you assume this mantle of leadership in ...
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  • Abusuaba 7 years ago

    Congratulations, Maj Gen OB Akwa, the Chief of the Army Staff sir, sir your boys are wishing you very very well and expecting nothing but the BEST sir. In fact we already know you sir. We know your capa sir. Once again a very ...
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  • Anoma 7 years ago

    election

  • Lawrence Sackey 7 years ago

    Congratulations Maj. Gen. Ayamdo. The academy could not have been in a better hands. Keep on keeping your focus, keep the faith and never lose track of yourself. The guidance from above is assured!

  • GRN 7 years ago

    Hi, OB THE NPP MUST LEARN FROM MAHAMA, WHEN KUFOUR CAME TO OFFICE HE SACK MOST OF THE OFFICERS HE FILL THE WORK WITH RAWLINGS, PROCEED ON LEAVE. THIS OB MAN WAS THE SAME MAN WHO WAS KUFOUR AID.MEANS THE NDC NOW THE PROUD GH ...
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  • kk 7 years ago

    I like the caption of Daily Guide "Mahamah drops the Army Chief (Yam)" That fucking Border Guard officer. This time his second wife could see the first lady.

  • KWAME George 7 years ago

    God bless this man ...Obed Boamah Akwah If you are a professional and intelligent , you can survive under any regime .

  • Fekpe John 7 years ago

    something will happen this year. God should come in during this election because metaphysical this are to happen. This time is not right for the appointment of army officers

  • Frank 7 years ago

    Whether you like it or not, Manama all the way. The people of Ghana will tell you their mind come 7th Nov. Mahama will win again.

  • Kwabena Osei-Wusu 7 years ago

    I salute you sir Snr.Obed.Mpass is very very proud you. Your sense of humility, love good leadership and principles which led you successfully as a School Prefect in 1972/73 has taken you this far.l was then a form one studen ...
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  • Godfred Tetteh 7 years ago

    may God protect nd gv him wisdom to serve de nation well.

  • kpongas 7 years ago

    I join you to congratulate j m. its nt easy to be a cadet much more rise to be a c o to be staff officer. let's nt add men in uniform to our cheap politics. they are recognised international y if we dont