Anybody who knows about Ghana's military history knows that Ashley-Lassen is one of the legends. The name alone speaks volumes. I am very happy that he has been given this chance to set some issues straight. Young Ghanaians, and Africans for that matter, should take careful note. This is our real history, like it or not. Truth is truth. Soldier is soldier. Fearless to the end.
Yes Sir,great to see and hear from you,in those times those who want to be recruited into the service are asked to answer the current affairs and be up to date, know your officers, regional ministers Northern region Col Robert Kuntah Zumah, Greater Accra Col W Acquaye Nortey, Eastern region Col George Minyila,Col E A Baidoo, Central region,Col Agbo,Col Paul Nkegbe,Real admiral Joy Korbla Amedume,Col Roger Felli,Major general Utuka,Air vice George Yaw Boakye,Col Bernasko,Col George Simpeh-Asante,others,
Great education and lectures,so this is the indisciplined people who executed others,they squandered their stipends and refused to pay back, Ghana indeed a funny nation,we are not serious.all sorts of characters and tribalists .let have a copy of it.
The Wig Commder's assertion that Ojukwu taught Gowon at Teshie is very incorrect. General Yakubu Gowon trained at the Sandhurst military academy and received his commission as a 2nd lieutenant in 1955. Ojukwu on the other hand received his commission in 1958. Some of the contributions of the Wing Commander, like the Ghanaian air force being readied to bomb Lagos during the civil war, were quite inaccurate or largely made up. The only African countries that demonstrated some official sympathy for Biafra were, Tanzania, Zambia, Gabon and the Cote D'Ivoire.
Officers are often sent to places such as Teshie for additional training and to attend courses. This does not mean that those who train them at these courses are necessarily senior to them. I know this for a fact I personally know someone who was a very senior military man and yet attended a course at Teshie. Going by his rank, I doubt that anyone there (including the Officer Commanding) would match him in rank yet he humbled himself to attend the course with others far his juniors and came out with flying colors. So therefore, simply saying that Gowon was taught by Ojukwu does not imply seniority in any way. Besides why would these elderly gentlemen lie about such things? What would they stand to gain from it? As far as the bombing of Lagos, this is clearly something that was discussed or suggested to the Ghana military, but obviously was never implemented. Don't forget that foreign powers were involved and trying to influence various parties in the region. They even stated as much. Just my humble opinion based on my own experience and knowledge of Ghanaian culture. It is very embarrassing for an old man to come out in public and to make rash statements, hence I prefer to believe them unless you can prove otherwise. In fact, I feel you owe them an apology.
My humble Advice to you Mr. Samuel Atah Mensah, Please emancipate yourself from the Mental Slavery>> and begin to Understated that the African is not Inferior to the European, NO NO NO>> Daabi da. You owe it to yourself before you move on the join the ancestors
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Anybody who knows about Ghana's military history knows that Ashley-Lassen is one of the legends. The name alone speaks volumes. I am very happy that he has been given this chance to set some issues straight. Young Ghanaians, and Africans for that matter, should take careful note. This is our real history, like it or not. Truth is truth. Soldier is soldier. Fearless to the end.
Seriously speaking...Air Marshall Lassen has spoken alot with Wing Commander Patrick Sobojor.." A man is not a man until he's a soldier"...ahuaa
Please bring this outstanding officers back for part 3. Excellent interview. Thank you. Thanks to the two retired gentlemen.
The interview is so informative 👏...Military journey is so tough
Yes Sir,great to see and hear from you,in those times those who want to be recruited into the service are asked to answer the current affairs and be up to date, know your officers, regional ministers Northern region Col Robert Kuntah Zumah, Greater Accra Col W Acquaye Nortey, Eastern region Col George Minyila,Col E A Baidoo, Central region,Col Agbo,Col Paul Nkegbe,Real admiral Joy Korbla Amedume,Col Roger Felli,Major general Utuka,Air vice George Yaw Boakye,Col Bernasko,Col George Simpeh-Asante,others,
Do you also remember the name of Col Nyanteh? I believe he was also posted to Eastern Region as Commissioner. That is Koforidua.
A part 3 is necessary.
Please can we have another session with these great men of the State?
Excellent interview by all standard
True 👍....I love it throughout
Very interesting… please add part 3
Finally the man named after a hanger in Takoradi
Want to hear more about the Kojo Lee story
I really enjoyed this, nice one
Great Interview
The General wanted to talk and it was ended. There needs to be part 3
You can tell a fine Officer in few minutes when you see one . Their sense of humor.
A hungry man is an angry man,, Rawlings was hungry and angry
Part 3...
Great education and lectures,so this is the indisciplined people who executed others,they squandered their stipends and refused to pay back, Ghana indeed a funny nation,we are not serious.all sorts of characters and tribalists .let have a copy of it.
The Wig Commder's assertion that Ojukwu taught Gowon at Teshie is very incorrect. General Yakubu Gowon trained at the Sandhurst military academy and received his commission as a 2nd lieutenant in 1955. Ojukwu on the other hand received his commission in 1958. Some of the contributions of the Wing Commander, like the Ghanaian air force being readied to bomb Lagos during the civil war, were quite inaccurate or largely made up. The only African countries that demonstrated some official sympathy for Biafra were, Tanzania, Zambia, Gabon and the Cote D'Ivoire.
Officers are often sent to places such as Teshie for additional training and to attend courses. This does not mean that those who train them at these courses are necessarily senior to them. I know this for a fact I personally know someone who was a very senior military man and yet attended a course at Teshie. Going by his rank, I doubt that anyone there (including the Officer Commanding) would match him in rank yet he humbled himself to attend the course with others far his juniors and came out with flying colors.
So therefore, simply saying that Gowon was taught by Ojukwu does not imply seniority in any way. Besides why would these elderly gentlemen lie about such things? What would they stand to gain from it? As far as the bombing of Lagos, this is clearly something that was discussed or suggested to the Ghana military, but obviously was never implemented. Don't forget that foreign powers were involved and trying to influence various parties in the region. They even stated as much.
Just my humble opinion based on my own experience and knowledge of Ghanaian culture. It is very embarrassing for an old man to come out in public and to make rash statements, hence I prefer to believe them unless you can prove otherwise.
In fact, I feel you owe them an apology.
My humble Advice to you Mr. Samuel Atah Mensah, Please emancipate yourself from the Mental Slavery>> and begin to Understated that the African is not Inferior to the European, NO NO NO>> Daabi da. You owe it to yourself before you move on the join the ancestors