Stan Dogbe, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, has issued an unqualified apology to a military officer after he publicly pushed him away during the Ghana Military Academy graduation on January 30, 2026.
According to Stan Dogbe, the action occurred after the soldier repeatedly disrupted the work of a live camera operator during the ceremony.
In a Facebook post issued after the incident, Stan Dogbe wrote, “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.”
The Deputy Chief of Staff further asserted that there is a need to improve 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.
His apology comes following Stan Dogbe being 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.
See the post 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