A 34-year-old trader, Baada Joseph, who operates at Agbogloshie, in Accra, has appeared before the Adabraka District Court for allegedly wearing a Ghana Armed Forces camouflage uniform without lawful authority.
Baada Joseph was arraigned on two counts — use of military accoutrement without lawful authority and falsely pretending to be a public officer. He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The court granted him bail in the sum of GH¢30,000 with two sureties. The case has been adjourned to March 24, 2026.
Presenting the brief facts, Chief Inspector Apewah Achana told the court that the complainant, WO1 Fiamegu Mascow, of the Military Police Department at Burma Camp, Accra, spotted the accused at about 6pm on February 8, 2026, at the Dispensary gate of the 37 Military Hospital.
According to the prosecution, Baada Joseph was seen dressed in a military camouflage uniform worn over a pair of easy-wear slippers.
The uniform reportedly lacked essential military identifiers such as rank, name tag, lanyard and shoulder badge, raising suspicion.
Chief Inspector Achana said the complainant confronted Baada Joseph and it emerged that he was a civilian and not a soldier as his attire suggested.
He was subsequently arrested and taken to the Military Police Headquarters at Burma Camp for interrogation, before being handed over to the Nima Divisional Police Command, where the case was formally lodged.
During investigations, the prosecution said Baada Joseph admitted in his caution statement that he wore the uniform in an attempt to impress a female nurse he had met at the hospital.
He reportedly told investigators that he had fallen in love with the nurse and wanted to present himself as a soldier to win her affection.
He further disclosed that he purchased the camouflage outfit from a second-hand clothing dealer at Kantamanto Market.
Baada Joseph was later charged and brought before the court.
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