Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Dogbe, has issued an unqualified apology following a public backlash over an incident in which he was seen physically pushing a military officer during the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Ceremony held on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The incident, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, occurred in the presence of President John Dramani Mahama and quickly drew criticism from the public, security analysts, and civil society groups.
In the footage, a military officer operating a camera attempted to take shots of the President when Stan Dogbe was seen forcefully pushing him aside, prompting questions about conduct and protocol at official state events.
Responding to the controversy in a Facebook post, Stan Dogbe explained that his reaction was triggered by what he described as 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,” he wrote.
Stan Dogbe also extended his apology to other security personnel present at the event, acknowledging the need for better coordination and professionalism during high-profile state functions.
“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 reignited public debate on respect for security personnel, civil-military relations, and the standards of conduct expected of public officials at national ceremonies.
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