Stan Dogbe Apologises for Shoving a Soldier at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Parade
Stan Dogbe, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe, has publicly apologised to a soldier whom he pushed away at the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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There was a public backlash after a video on social media showed Stan Dogbe shoving a soldier who was capturing the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Parade, where President Mahama was present, to commission newly trained officers into the Ghana Armed Forces.
In a Facebook post, Stan Dogbe apologised to Corporal Ofosu and explained that the action occurred after the officer disrupted the work of a live camera operator covering 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 wrote.
He acknowledged that his actions were inappropriate and was confident that the soldier and other offended military personnel would accept his apology.
Stan Dogbe described Corporal Ofosu and other security personnel as friends and indicated that the unfortunate incident would not undermine their working relationship.
He stressed the need for improved cooperation and coordination between civilian officials and security personnel during 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,” the Deputy Chief of Staff added.
Reactions to Stan Dogbe's apology
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to Stan Dogbe's apology he shared on Facebook. Read them below:
Barnabas Nii Laryea said:
"BETTER VIBES ❤ But remember...Public office is not a license for impulse. Power without discipline always exposes itself."
Qweku Kweku wrote:
"You have not changed. Control your temper, chairman."
Nana Yaw Somua said:
"Onua, sometimes exercise patience, small o. This push, supposing he fell and kpai, u can't come and apologise because of the live camera...Charlie, exercise patience always."
Gordon Donkor wrote:
"Just read the comments and consult your pillow."
Kwesi Sempele said:
"Why always you? Eeeiiiii!"
Charles Nii Teiko Tagoe wrote:
"Stan Xoese Dogbe, we live and learn, or, perhaps more importantly, we learn and live. ~ Terry Pratchett."
Selorm Dewu said:
"This is a qualified apology. Whether he disrupted the live broadcast or not. That doesn’t merit his pushing. This is becoming one too many from you. Patience."
Frank Addo wrote:
"We move bros❤️👌🏽As a media person, you should know best. Power shouldn’t change you, sir. Photographers and videographers are like cat and mouse. They always want to capture the best."
Mohammed Kamaldeen Sunbawiera said:
"Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, we move, but very unfortunate, boss. This should never happen again, please."
Source: Twitter
Mahama dons full Army General attire
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that President John Mahama opted for a full military garb at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Parade to commission newly trained officers into the Ghana Armed Forces.
Mahama, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, was the highlight of the event at the Ranger Baba Square, Whistler Barracks.
He emphasised a commitment to ensure a strong armed force in the light of rising regional security threats.
Source: YEN.com.gh
