Akufo-Addo appoints new Chief of Air Staff

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Air Vice Marshal Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe as the new Chief of Air Staff.

His appointment takes immediate effect from today, Thursday, January 26, 2023.

The appointment was in consultation with the Council of State, pursuant to provisions of Article 212 of the Constitution, a release from the Communications Directorate of the Jubilee House and signed by its Director, Eugene Arhin said.

Air Vice Marshal Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe was given the role following the completion of the tour of duty and subsequent retirement from the Ghana Armed Forces of his predecessor, Air Vice Marsal Frank Hanson.

Below is a copy of the Statement