John Dramani Mahama with Colonel Abdul Wahab Issah
The Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President John Dramani Mahama, Abdul Wahab Issah, has been promoted from his previous rank of Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel.
The news was shared in a Facebook post by Kasambata Yaro on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
“Colonel Abdul Wahab Issah, Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President John Dramani Mahama, has been promoted to the rank of Colonel, advancing from his previous rank of Lieutenant Colonel,” the post stated.
An ADC (Aide-de-Camp) is a military officer who acts as a personal assistant or military aide to a more senior officer. In the case of the President, the ADC serves in this capacity because the President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
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The post noted that prior to his appointment as ADC, Colonel Issah served with distinction as the Commanding Officer of the Army Recruits Training School (ARTS) at Shai Hills, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of Ghanaian soldiers.
In 2024, Colonel Issah graduated as the Overall Best Student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), earning a Master of Arts degree in Peace, Security, and Intelligence.
The post added that, despite his typically reserved demeanor, Colonel Issah has earned widespread admiration on social media for his unwavering discipline, quiet confidence, and exemplary service.
See the post below:
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