Lawrence Okai
| Lawrence A. Okai | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Supreme Military Council | |
|
In office 9 October 1975 – November 1976 | |
| President | General Acheampong |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
19 October 1934 Asafo-Akim, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Ghana |
| Service/branch | Ghana army |
| Years of service | 1954 – 1976 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Royal West African Frontier Force |
| 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 | ||