The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recently held a send-off parade in honour of eight senior Generals who have retired from active military service. The ceremony took place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Forecourt of the Department of Public Relations at Burma Camp in Accra. Senior military officers, serving personnel, family members, friends, and other stakeholders gathered to celebrate the retiring Generals and recognise their years of dedicated service to Ghana.
The send-off parade is part of the Ghana Armed Forces' tradition of honouring senior officers at the end of their active military careers and acknowledging their contributions to the development and effectiveness of the institution. The Chief of Staff at the General Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces, Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai, commended the eight retiring Generals for their years of dedicated service, leadership, and sacrifices to the Ghana Armed Forces and the Republic of Ghana.
Air Vice Marshal Mensah-Larkai acknowledged the contribution of the retiring officers to the growth and effectiveness of the Armed Forces, noting that their careers had formed part of the institution's continuing history of service to the nation. He urged the retired officers to remain ambassadors of the Ghana Armed Forces even after leaving active service and emphasised the importance of maintaining the values, discipline, and professionalism associated with military service.
The Special Guest of Honour, Air Marshal Michael Samson Oje, paid tribute to the eight retiring Generals, reflecting on their years of service and contribution to the Ghana Armed Forces. Air Marshal Oje recognised the commitment required to serve in the military and encouraged the retiring officers to remain connected to the Armed Forces. He further urged them to continue sharing their experience, knowledge, and expertise in ways that could contribute to national development.
The retiring Generals expressed appreciation to the Ghana Armed Forces for the honour accorded them at the end of their active service. Representing the retiring officers, Brigadier General Augustine Asiedu urged the Ghana Armed Forces to uphold integrity, professionalism, and loyalty to Ghana. He said the values shaped their careers and should remain the foundation of the Armed Forces.
The retiring officers also expressed gratitude to their families for the sacrifices, patience, and support that enabled them to meet the demands of military service. They noted that a career in the Armed Forces comes with significant responsibilities and requires commitment, discipline, and readiness to serve the country whenever called upon. The retiring Generals subsequently encouraged serving personnel to remain committed to the core values of the Ghana Armed Forces.
The send-off parade provided an opportunity for the Ghana Armed Forces to formally recognise the careers and contributions of the eight senior officers. The retiring Generals include Brigadier General Augustine Asiedu, Brigadier General Michael Kwadwo Opoku, Brigadier General Selassie Gagakuma, Brigadier General Andrews Seth Mensah Attoh, Brigadier General Kweku Dankwa Hagan, Brigadier General Albert Yaw Assiamah, Brigadier General Omari John, and Air Commodore Mathias Awuah. The ceremony ended with a formal send-off for the eight retiring Generals, who were honoured by the President of the Republic of Ghana, the military high command, colleagues, family members, and the wider military community.
Key points
- The Ghana Armed Forces held a send-off parade for eight retiring Generals on September 25, 2026, at Burma Camp in Accra.
- The retiring Generals were honoured for their years of dedicated service, leadership, and sacrifices to the Ghana Armed Forces and the Republic of Ghana.
- The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the careers of the retiring Generals and provided an opportunity for the Ghana Armed Forces to celebrate their service while welcoming them into the next chapter of their lives beyond active military duty.
