The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has vehemently refuted claims circulating in the media about his alleged rejection of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) appointment....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Addressing soldiers at the Burma Camp on Monday, January 15, 2024, Major General Oppong-Peprah described the speculations as “unfounded” and expressed disappointment at the “unwarranted attacks” directed towards him.
Major General Oppong-Peprah specifically addressed a recent publication suggesting that he declined the CDS appointment, causing a supposed halt in military reshuffling.
“The name Oppong-Preprah is stirring stomachs and heads and creating fear in people. I don’t understand why and so I have been attacked, and they keep attacking me,” the Army Chief stated.
He further revealed, “Even this morning just before I got here, a publication was sent to me where it is being indicated that I have refused to accept the appointment of CDS and as a result, there is a stop in the military shakeup.”
Addressing the mystical attacks, Major General Oppong-Peprah says he will survive the attacks.
“I have been taken to juju people and all that. We have pictures of it. In fact, it was one of the military police gentlemen who brought me pictures. But I am still standing here, I am not dead, and I will not die. If you can’t cope with what I do, just sit down and zip up. That is all,” he said.
The Army Chief attributed the hostility towards him to jealousy due to the achievements in the army under his leadership.
“For the past four years together, teamwork we have achieved so much and people are jealous of us.
“That is all. I did not do it, we did it as an army together with my staff officers and everyone. Commanding officers team going to Bundase and adding to whatever we are doing over there. It is teamwork, it is not me, Oppong-Preprah so don’t attack me,” he concluded…CONTINUE READING>>
