• About
  • Contcat Us
  • Privacy Policy
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Primenews.com.gh
No Result
View All Result
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
Primenews.com.gh Logo
No Result
View All Result
Home general news

Former CDS Vice-Admiral Matthew Quashie dead

by PrimeNewsGhana
2020-01-10
in general news
Vice-Admiral Matthew Quashie

Vice-Admiral Matthew Quashie

27
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsApp

A former Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Vice-Admiral Matthew Quashie, passed away in the wee hours of Thursday.

According to a senior military officer who disclosed the news to the Daily Graphic on condition of anonymity, Vice-Admiral Quashie passed away at the 37 Military Hospital, where he had been on admission for some time now.

While the cause of death was not immediately known, Daily Graphic sources said the former CDS had been battling an ailment since the demise of his wife last year.

Profile

READ ALSO

Ghana’s anti-gay bill modified, Akufo-Addo says

Hotel Rwanda hero lands in Qatar after prison release

Born on March 23, 1951, Vice-Admiral Quashie became the 27th CDS in March 2013, having been appointed by then President John Dramani Mahama.

He succeeded Lt General Peter A. Blay and was succeeded by Air Marshal Michael Samson-Oje, who also passed on the mantle to the current CDS, Lt General Obed Akwa.

ADVERTISEMENT

Vice-Admiral Quashie served as the Chief of Naval Staff from April 3, 2009, to March 28, 2013.

He was a product of Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast, where he obtained his General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level).

The late CDS also attended the Ghana Secondary/Technical School in Takoradi from 1970 to 1972, where he obtained his GCE Advanced Level (‘A’ Level).

Having enlisted into the Ghana Military Academy in 1972, the late Vice-Admiral Quarshie also trained at the Britannia Royal Naval College in the United Kingdom, completing his training in 1974.

He returned to Ghana and was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant into the Executive Branch of the Ghana Navy in July of the same year.

Some achievements

Vice-Admiral Quashie served in several senior capacities and also participated in a number of international peacekeeping assignments prior to his appointment as the CDS, notable among them being Director of Operations and Plans at the Naval Headquarters and the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Eastern Naval Command.

The late CDS has been described as a very easygoing officer who spearheaded many reforms during his tenure, including the construction of accommodation facilities to address the perennial accommodation challenges within the Ghana Navy.

Similarly, he has been credited for initiating the procurement of naval patrol vessels as part of efforts to retool the Navy to perform to optimal efficiency.

 

Tags: CDSVice-Admiral Matthew Quashie
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Aduana Stars striker Yahaya Mohammed targets GPL goal king award

Next Post

Liberia President George Weah wants African players to aspire for Ballon d’Or

Related Posts

Ghana’s anti-gay bill modified, Akufo-Addo says
general news

Ghana’s anti-gay bill modified, Akufo-Addo says

2023-03-28
The charges against Paul Rusesabagina drew global condemnation
general news

Hotel Rwanda hero lands in Qatar after prison release

2023-03-28
Alleged coup plotter Mac-Palm reported dead
general news

Alleged coup plotter Mac-Palm reported dead

2023-03-26
Police announce traffic arrangement for Kamala Harris’ visit
general news

Police announce traffic arrangement for Kamala Harris’ visit

2023-03-26
King Charles’s France visit postponed after pension protests
general news

King Charles’s France visit postponed after pension protests

2023-03-25
The holy month of Ramadan for Muslims began on Thursday (file photo) In a statement on Thursday, the religious police force, known as Hisbah Board, warned that those who engage in societal vices during the sacred month will be punished, local media reported. “Some of the youths who eat in public during the fasting period will not be spared either,” the commander-general of the board, Harun Ibn-Sina, was quoted as saying. Mr Ibn-Sina said the board has deployed officers to mosques to ensure the safety during the fasting period which started on Thursday. Hisbah Board enforces Islamic law in Kano, a largely Muslim state.
general news

Ramadan: Nigerians face arrest for ‘eating in public’

2023-03-25
Next Post
Liberia President George Weah wants African players to aspire for Ballon d’Or

Liberia President George Weah wants African players to aspire for Ballon d’Or

Bawumia

Bawumia leaves Ghana for the US

ADVERTISEMENT

TRENDING NEWS IN GHANA

From left: Chairman Wu Fulin, China Eximbank, Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance, Ghana, Liu Kun, Minister of Finance China, Dr Winfred Hammond, Ghana’s Ambassador to China

China pledges support for Ghana’s debt treatment 

2023-03-27
AFCON 2023Q: Egyptian referee Mohamed Maarouf to handle Angola-Black Stars clash

AFCON 2023Q: Egyptian referee Mohamed Maarouf to handle Angola-Black Stars clash

2023-03-26
Portugal have won both of their Euro 2024 qualifiers

Ronaldo double helps Portugal sink Luxembourg

2023-03-26
Tottenham manager Conte leaves by mutual consent

Tottenham manager Conte leaves by mutual consent

2023-03-26
Alleged coup plotter Mac-Palm reported dead

Alleged coup plotter Mac-Palm reported dead

2023-03-26
Police announce traffic arrangement for Kamala Harris’ visit

Police announce traffic arrangement for Kamala Harris’ visit

2023-03-26
Video: Richard Commey suffers TKO defeat to Jose Ramirez

Video: Richard Commey suffers TKO defeat to Jose Ramirez

2023-03-26
Andre Ayew

AFCON 2023Q: Andre Ayew ruled out of Angola return leg

2023-03-25
Learn to place national interest over personal interest – Disappointed Mahama slams NDC MPs

Learn to place national interest over personal interest – Disappointed Mahama slams NDC MPs

2023-03-25
MUSIGA to hold elections on August 8

MUSIGA to hold elections on August 8

2023-03-25
ADVERTISEMENT

Must Reads

Video: Richard Commey suffers TKO defeat to Jose Ramirez

AFCON 2023Q: Andre Ayew ruled out of Angola return leg

Learn to place national interest over personal interest – Disappointed Mahama slams NDC MPs

MUSIGA to hold elections on August 8

King Charles’s France visit postponed after pension protests

Kotoku Royals beat King Faisal in six-goal thriller

About

A Prime Network Limited Website.

Follow us

No Result
View All Result
  • HomePage
  • Ghana News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

©2015 - 2020 Primenews.com.gh

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.