The Ghana Air Force has taken over the mandate to provide three months continues alertness and arms-length security at the seat of the President, Jubilee House, on Monday, 18 December 2023.
The 38th guard changing ceremony between the Ghana Navy and Air Force was characterized by a spectacular drill display and acrobatic adroitness. The ceremony saw the Vice President and Chairman of the Ghana Armed Forces Council, His Excellency Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in attendance as the Guest of Honour.
He exchanged pleasantries with all who were present at the ceremony.
The Forces Sergeant Major (FSM), Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Addo Daniel said the guard changing ceremony was to guarantee readiness, availability and serviceability of all equipment at all times, assess the strength of soldiers for duty, and ensure maximum security and constant fortification of the duty point.
He added that the new guard would carry out internal patrols, and ensure security at the Presidency and the general area for the next three months.
The Presidential guard changing at the Jubilee House was instituted on Wednesday, 5 May 2013 and it is conducted with personnel drawn from either of the three arms of services.
Present for the ceremony were the Minister for Defence, Honourable Dominic Nitiwul, Service Chiefs and some dignitaries.
