By Ebenezer De-Gaulle
Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Stan Dogbe has issued an apology to a military officer after a confrontation at the Ghana Military Academy’s graduation ceremony on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Dogbe was seen in a widely circulated video physically pushing a uniformed officer who was operating a camera as President John Dramani Mahama attended the event. The incident drew sharp criticism on social media and renewed scrutiny of conduct at official state functions.
In a Facebook post later that day, Dogbe said his actions were prompted by what he described as repeated disruptions to a live camera feed. “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.
Dogbe extended his apology to other members of the security services, emphasizing the need for 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,” he added.
The incident has sparked some debates on social media over professionalism and protocol at state ceremonies.