Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Monday, December 8, 2025, made a significant mark on her tenure by serving as the Reviewing Officer for the 46th Ceremonial Change of Guard at the Presidency, Jubilee House.
The colorful and precisely choreographed event saw the Ghana Navy formally hand over security responsibilities at the Presidency to the Ghana Air Force in line with the established quarterly rotation policy.
“Today, I attended the 46th Ceremonial Change of Guard at the Presidency, where the Ghana Navy formally handed over security responsibilities to the Ghana Air Force”
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
This marked the first time Professor Opoku-Agyemang performed the ceremonial task on behalf of the Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, President John Dramani Mahama, who is currently outside the country on official duties.
Speaking after the ceremony, the Vice President, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Armed Forces Council, used the occasion to commend the nation’s security services, underscoring their commitment to professional standards and national security.
The Change of Guard ceremony, held every three months, serves as a powerful symbol of the peaceful and disciplined transfer of security responsibility for the Presidency.
The precision drills and the impressive trooping of the band reflected the high professional standards upheld by the armed forces. The full army band provided musical accompaniment, blending a variety of popular traditional tunes with the festive flavour of Christmas carols, adding a unique touch to the display of military discipline.
The Vice President extended heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing Ghana Navy guard for their dedicated and professional service. She concurrently welcomed the incoming Ghana Air Force contingent with confidence in their readiness and resolve to maintain the highest levels of loyalty and vigilance at the nation’s seat of government.
“We extend our appreciation to the outgoing guard for their dedicated service, and we welcome the incoming guard with confidence in their readiness and resolve”
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
Heritage and Accountability
The event highlighted Vice President Opoku-Agyemang’s crucial role in overseeing the military’s organization and advising the President on defense policy.
Her presence as the Reviewing Officer for the first time was widely noted as a significant moment in her tenure as Ghana’s first female Vice President, underscoring her commitment to promoting the nation’s military heritage and robust national security framework.
In line with a convention instituted in May 2013 under President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, the ceremony was witnessed by hundreds of guests, including students drawn from five local institutions: Christ the King International School, An-Nadwa Islamic School, Leicester International School, Al Hidaaya Educational Complex, and St Cecilia School Complex.
This practice aims to instill appreciation for military professionalism and national service among the younger generation. “May our security services continue to embody excellence, loyalty, and honor in the service of our nation,” the Vice President concluded, saluting the forces.
The 46th Change of Guard was also attended by a host of senior government and military officials. Key figures present included Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, the Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier General William Agyapong, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, and Policy Advisor at the Office of the Vice President Samuel Ofosu Ampofo.
Their presence reinforced the high-level commitment to the security and disciplined operation of the Ghana Armed Forces.
The successful execution of the ceremony confirmed the security services’ unwavering commitment to orderly rotation and professional duty, ensuring the Presidency remains protected under the rotation system.
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