Lawrence Okai

Lawrence A. Okai
Member of the Supreme Military Council
In office
9 October 1975  November 1976
President General Acheampong
Personal details
Born (1934-10-19) 19 October 1934
Asafo-Akim, Ghana
Nationality Ghanaian
Profession Soldier
Military service
Allegiance Ghana
Service/branch Ghana army
Years of service ? – 1976
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands Chief of Defence Staff
Other work Chairman of the Veterans Association of Ghana National Council

Lieutenant General Lawrence Aboagye Okai (born 19 October 1934) is a former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces. He is also a former member of the Supreme Military Council (SMC) government led by General Acheampong.

Army career

Lawrence Okai rose in the Ghana army to the rank of Major General prior to his appointment as the Chief of the Defence Staff in December 1974.

Politics

After the formation of the SMC in replacement of the National Redemption Council government, Okai became a member of the ruling junta as head of the armed forces. He continued in this position till he was replaced by Lieutenant General Fred Akuffo in November 1976.

Retirement

Following his retirement from the army, he became active with the Veterans Association of Ghana, rising to become the Chairman of its National Council.

Sources

Military offices
Preceded by
Air Vice Marshal Napoleon Ashley-Larsen
Chief of Defence Staff
1974 – 19761
Succeeded by
Lieutenant General Fred Akuffo
Notes and references
1. http://www.gaf.mil.gh/index.php?CatId=117
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