Gov't Recovers Five "Bulletproof" Land Cruisers From Ex-CDS; More Assets Seized

The Mahama administration has recovered all five armored cars from ex-Chief of Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah and his fellow service chiefs after disclosures were made. The Herald concerning their unauthorized acquisition. The retired officers were instructed to return the vehicles following reports that indicated these assets had been obtained without the prior government’s consent. The armored Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GXR models bought from Dubai are presently stored with PR&D, which is part of the Defence Procurement Wing within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Initially, all the vehicles came in an army green color, with one exception: a 2023 Lexus LX 600 that was black and bore the chassis number JTJPB7CX2P4023225. This particular vehicle is thought to remain under the possession of the ex-Chief of Defence Staff. According to reports, these cars were later repainted black. The Mahama administration responded to demands for an inquiry and instructed th…