Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe Issues Apology After Pushing Military Officer
The Deputy Chief of Staff apologises to Cpl Ofosu and other security personnel following a viral incident at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Ceremony
- Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe has apologised to Cpl Ofosu and other security personnel
- Dogbe said the push occurred due to repeated disruptions to a live camera feed during the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Ceremony
- He stressed the need for better collaboration among security personnel at official events
The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Dogbe, has issued a full apology to a military officer following an incident at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Ceremony on Friday, January 30, 2026.
A viral video captured Mr. Dogbe physically pushing a military officer who was operating a camera while trying to take shots of the President, sparking widespread criticism on social media.
In a Facebook post, Mr. Dogbe explained that his actions were a response to what he described as repeated disruptions by the officer to a live camera feed during the ceremony.
“This is to apologise to my friend, Cpl Ofosu, for physically pushing him away after his repeated disruption of a live camera operator during today’s ceremony,” he wrote.
He also extended the apology to other security personnel, emphasizing the importance of better coordination at public events.
“I know he and my other friends in uniform will accept my apology as we work to enhance and improve our existing collaboration at events,” Mr. Dogbe added.
The incident, which occurred in the presence of President John Dramani Mahama, has reignited public discussion on conduct and coordination at official state functions.
