The Defence Press Corps (DPC) of Ghana has paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Ghana Army, Major General (Maj Gen) Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, to formally congratulate him on his assumption of office, pledge support for his cause and to engage the Army on issues of mutual concern.

The visit took place at the Army Headquarters (AHQ) on Tuesday 21 October 2025, with the Dean of the DPC, Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbe, accompanied by Messrs Christiana Efua Nyarko and Benjamin Niibi Martey.

Major General Gbetanu, in his welcome remarks, expressed appreciation to the team for their visit.

He commended the media for their contributions to national development and urged journalists to maintain discipline and adhere to instructions in the discharge of their duties.

The COAS further emphasised the importance of media coverage in projecting the activities of the Ghana Army, noting that such publicity helps promote transparency and informs both local and international audiences about the Army’s role in national security.

The Dean took the opportunity to present a number of issues of the civil Defence press to the COAS and also presented a plaque to honour General Gbetanu.

The COAS assured of his support and preparedness to work with the civil media, as an indispensable institution in propagating the works of the military, within the framework of the Ghana Armed Forces.