Man Sentenced For Impersonation And Possession Of Military Uniforms

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Mr Alex Cobbina, a 20-year-old washing bay attendant in the Central Region to a 3-year jail term for impersonation and unlawful possession of military uniforms and related items. He was also ordered to pay a GH¢12,000 fine.

Last year, Mr Cobbina posted a video on TikTok of himself in camouflage trousers and a naval vest, claiming to be a military officer.

The Ghana Navy monitored the video where Mr. Cobbinah commented on remarks attributed to President John Dramani Mahama about dismissing military recruits who entered the service through protocol arrangements.

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) hereby cautions the general public to refrain from making videos on social media for personal gains that would discredit the GAF’s image.

GAF reiterates that persons involved in such acts would be tracked down and subjected to the full rigors of the law.

The GAF further states that the public should heed the constant education and numerous reminders to desist from making malicious comments on social media.

GAF requires the cooperation of the public to refrain from posting negative content about the military on social media as it is detrimental to the development of the country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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