Stephen Otu
| Stephen J. A. Otu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 October 1915 |
| Died | 1979 (aged 63–64)[1] |
| Allegiance | Ghana |
| Service/branch | Ghana army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Chief of the Defence Staff |
Major General Stephen J. A. Otu (23 October 1915 – 1979) was a former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces. He was the first Ghanaian officer to serve in this capacity.
Career
Stephen Otu was the second Ghanaian to become the Chief of Army Staff in October 1962, a position he occupied until July 1965 when the army headquarters became annexed to the Ministry of Defence.[2] He also became the first Ghanaian officer to become the Chief of Defence Staff when the British army personnel were scaled down in 1961.[3] He took over from Major General Henry Templer Alexander, a career British officer.[4]
References
- ↑ Uwechue, R.; Limited, A.B. (1991). Makers of Modern Africa. Africa Journal Limited. ISSN 0261-1570. Retrieved 2015-02-26.
- ↑ "Past Army Commanders / Chiefs of Army Staff". Official website. Ghana Armed Forces. February 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ↑ "Volume 4 Chapter 1 - The Security Services". National Reconciliation Committee report. Ghana government. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ↑ "Past General Officers Commanding /chiefs of the Defence Staff". Official website. Ghana Armed Forces. 6 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brigadier J. A. Ankrah |
Chief of Army Staff 1962 – 1965 |
Succeeded by Major General C. M. Barwah |
| Preceded by Major General Henry Templer Alexander |
Chief of the Defence Staff 1961 – 1965 |
Succeeded by Major General Nathan A. Aferi |