The Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe, has been caught in a viral video shoving a uniformed Soldier during the Ghana Military Academy Graduation.
In the viral video shared on social media, President John Mahama was spotted dressed in his Air Force uniform, exchanging handshakes with some people at the graduation. He was followed by the acting Defence Minister, Ato Forson and the Interior Minister Munaka Mubarak.
In the background, Stan Dogbe was captured, giving a soldier carrying out media duties a ‘Big Push’ as President Mahama exchanged handshakes with some guests.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the viral video stated, “Doesn’t add up.
Why do they have civilians freely filming whilst uniformed military personnel are shoved in that manner?”.
Another netizen added, “Stan Dogbe is in the news again — what possible justification exists for assaulting a uniformed military officer?”.
“Addo Dee ankasa wabrɛ oo, like by now Cpt Smart and Johnnie are preparing insults to be delivered”, another Ghanaian added.
“Stan Dogbe is a GREAT mind, I believe his temperament will be his great undoing.
Maybe the soldier shouldn’t have walked there or something buh he could have responded and or acted in a dignified way”, one X user added.
A netizen stated, “This is one of the reasons why I wouldn’t want to join any of the services here in Ghana. Ghanaian politicians often act as if they’re more superior to service personnel. Why the unnecessary pushing when you could simply speak it out?”.
One more X user added, “Oh!! @StanDogbe WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? Yes.. You’re expected to do your job of “helping to keep the President safe”.. but didn’t you know that was a UNIFORMED PERSONNEL who’s sworn an oath to defend Ghana and its constitution? cc: @GhanaPresidency, @JDebrahofficial@JDMahama”.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation on Friday, January 30, 2026 reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a strong and resilient Ghana Armed Forces.
He stated, “Ghana and the wider sub-region continue to face serious threats, particularly along the country’s northern borders. The security situation in our sub-region remains complex and volatile. Violent extremism, terrorism, and trans-border crime continue to pose serious threats, particularly along our northern border. Globally, the rise of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare has reshaped the security challenges”.
“These realities demand a well-coordinated response. Security cannot be seen as the sole responsibility of the armed forces and other security agencies. It is a shared national duty”.
“We must work together to ensure that we protect the peace that we so cherish”,President Mahama concluded.
Watch the video below:
Moment Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe, gave a soldier carrying out media duties a “Big Push” during today’s graduation parade. pic.twitter.com/g0zoLOxC7f
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) January 30, 2026