The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has temporarily suspended its ongoing recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region following a fatal incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday morning.
In a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters, Burma Camp, GAF said the decision was taken “to allow for additional measures to ensure a seamless exercise.”
“The Ghana Armed Forces deeply regrets to inform the general public that due to the fatal incident that occurred at the El-Wak Sports Stadium this morning, Wednesday 12 November 2025, as part of the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise, the exercise in Greater Accra has been temporarily suspended,” the statement read.
A Board of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate the circumstances that led to the tragedy. However, GAF clarified that the recruitment process in the remaining 15 regions will proceed as scheduled.
“The Armed Forces deeply regrets any inconvenience this suspension may have caused the general public, particularly affected applicants,” the release added. “Applicants will be informed of the date of resumption of the process later.”
The statement was signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin of the Ghana Navy, Acting Director-General of Public Relations.
GAF expressed condolences to the families of those affected by the incident and assured the public of its commitment to ensuring safety and fairness in the recruitment process.
