A 20-year-old man has been jailed for three years by an Accra Circuit Court for impersonation and unlawful possession of military uniforms and related items.
The convict, Alex Cobbina, is reported to have uploaded a video of himself on “TikTok” wearing a camouflage trouser and a naval vest, claiming to be a military officer.
In a Facebook post, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) indicated that the Ghana Navy had monitored videos of Cobbina on the social media platform making unsavoury comments about the military.
In the video, Alex Cobbina alleged that President John Dramani Mahama had dismissed military recruits who entered the service through protocol arrangements.
Before his prosecution, Cobbina was a washing bay attendant in the Central Region.
At the court, he was ordered to pay a GH¢12,000 fine.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in a statement, cautioned the general public to refrain from making videos on social media for personal gains aimed at tarnishing the image of the security forces.
The GAF also advised the public to heed the constant education and numerous reminders to desist from making malicious comments on social media.
“GAF reiterates that persons who are involved in such acts would be tracked down and made to face the full rigours of the law.
“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,” the statement from the GAF added.