Philip Kwame Twumasi, an officer of the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has issued an apology to the Fulani community.
According to the Ambulance Service officer, he did not mean to insult or look down on the Fulanis.
He asserted that the video was to encourage everyone that one can make it in the World irrespective of their background.
Speaking in a brief video released after the backlash, Twumasi apologised, saying, “This is Commander Twumasi, I’m here to apologise to my dear Fulanis wherever they’re in West Africa and the World. The video I made with my recruit was just a video was to encourage him to tell every other person that you can make it in life when focused.
“So, behind the video, you could see that we were laughing together and he was giving me some slow match. I didn’t mean to insult Fulanis. I didn’t mean to look down on Fulanis or show disrespect. I respect you people a lot. I’m very sorry, I apologise to the world, all the security services, all the Fulanis.
“I apologise that some of you will let bygone be bygone, and forgive me. He’s my friend and he comes to me if he needs anything. All the chiefs in all the countries in the world, forgive me. Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and your wife forgive. It will never happen again,” he said.
His apology has since sparked debate, with some critics questioning the sincerity of the apology, insisting they had some reservations about Ambulance Service officer tone.
The officer’s apology comes after a viral video that captured him in an alleged unprofessional conduct toward a recruit at the National Ambulance Training School in Nkenkaasu.
The Officer was captured in an inappropriate interaction with a recruit, Karim Latif.
Citi FM and Channel One Journalist Umaru Sanda, reacting to the viral video, stated, “This is the saddest thing I’ve seen on the Internet today. The actions of this officer are not only stereotypical and discriminatory, they are stupid, uncouth, backward and unprofessional. I am not able to tell if this is the Ghana Armed Forces or any of our Internal Security”.
Meanwhile, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) has launched an investigation into a viral TikTok video.
In a statement signed by Deputy Director of Public Relations, Simmons Yussif Kewura read, “We strongly condemn any form of bullying, harassment, or discriminatory behaviour,” the statement said.
“NAS added that disciplinary action would be taken if the allegations are confirmed. “We are investigating the incident and will take immediate disciplinary action against Philip Kwame Twumasi if found guilty of the allegations.”
It added, “The safety and well-being of our recruits is our top priority,”
“NAS is committed to maintaining a culture of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism, and we will not tolerate any behaviour that undermines this.”
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The Ambulance Service Officer, Philip Kwame Twumasi apologises to Fulani people over his Conduct.
— Cowboy Journalist (@UmaruSanda) November 22, 2025
I have reservations but I'll wait and see what the Service does. Watch the video and see if its honest.
The Apology important but should it end there?https://t.co/PVQFfFTMIW