Thomas Oppong-Peprah

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah is a Ghanaian military officer who is currently Chief of Army Staff of the Ghana Army.[1][2][3] His appointment to the position by President Akuffo-Addo was announced on 12 February 2020 to take effect from 18 February 2020.[4] He took over from William Azure Ayamdo.[5]

Thomas Oppong-Peprah
AllegianceGhana Armed Forces
Service/branchGhana Army
Years of service1986 to date
RankMajor General
Commands held
  • Chief of Army Staff (2020 to date)
  • Chief of Staff, General Headquarters (2019 - 2020)
  • General Officer Commanding, Southern Command (2018 - 2019)
  • Commanding Officer, Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (2004-2005)
  • Commanding Officer, 64 Infantry Regiment (2002 - 2009)
Alma materUniversity of Ghana

Education

He attended the University of Ghana where he completed with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration with emphasis Human Resource Management. Oppong Peprah also holds a Post-Graduate certificate in Public Administration from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).[6]

References
  1. Gyesi, Zadok Kwame (13 February 2020). "Impact officers positively - Maj.Gen. Oppong-Peprah". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-01-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Appiah, Augustine. "Armour Regiment commissions "Oppong Peprah Block"". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  3. U.S. Africa Command (21 September 2020). "U.S., Ghana Strengthen Partnership - Africa Defense Forum". adf-magazine.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (2020-02-13). "President makes new appointments in Ghana Armed Forces". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  5. "Outgoing Chief of Army Staff hands over to Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  6. Welsing, Kobina (2020-02-12). "Major Gen. Oppong-Peprah appointed new Chief of Army Staff". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
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