The service commanders led by the Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant –General Peter Augustine Blay have pledged full allegiance to their new Commander-in-Chief and President of the country, John Mahama at a meeting in the Castle. They have also sworn to protect and defend the constitution of Ghana even at the peril of their lives. Lt-Gen Blay who spoke on behalf of the forces extended their condolences to the family of the late President John Mills, who died Tuesday after a short illness. He swore that the Military High Command as well as the Police Chiefs led by the Inspector General of Police will be loyal to him and to the Constitution of Ghana. He said they will be working together to ensure internal peace in the country at all times.