Mahama Oversees 48th Changing of the Guard as Navy Takes Over Presidency Security

President John Dramani Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency in Accra on Monday, June 15, 2026.

The event marked the formal handover of security duties at the seat of government. As part of the rotation, the Ghana Navy has now taken over from the Ghana Army and will handle security at the Presidency for the next three months.

Several senior officials were present at the ceremony. They included Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, National Security Advisor Prosper Douglas Kwaku Bani, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, and Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi.