The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Mr. Stan Dogbe, has rendered an unqualified apology to a military officer following an incident at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Ceremony held on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The apology comes after a video circulated on social media showing Mr. Dogbe pushing a military officer during the ceremony, an action that attracted public attention and commentary. The officer involved was operating a camera and was attempting to capture shots of President John Dramani Mahama when the incident occurred.
In a Facebook post released after the event, Mr. Dogbe took full responsibility for his actions and offered a heartfelt apology to the officer, whom he identified as Cpl Ofosu. He explained that the moment arose from concerns about repeated disruptions 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,” Mr. Dogbe stated.
Beyond the personal apology, Mr. Dogbe extended his remorse to other security personnel present and emphasized the importance of improved coordination and mutual understanding at high-profile 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,” he added.
The incident, which occurred in the presence of the President, has sparked broader conversations about professionalism, communication, and cooperation at state functions. Observers have praised Mr. Dogbe’s swift apology, describing it as a demonstration of accountability and respect for Ghana’s security services.
The development has been welcomed by many as a positive step toward strengthening collaboration between civilian officials and uniformed personnel during national ceremonies and official engagements.
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