The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has temporarily suspended its ongoing 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region following a fatal incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
In a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters, Burma Camp, the GAF said the suspension is necessary to implement additional safety measures and ensure a smooth and secure recruitment process.
“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, the exercise in Greater Accra has been temporarily suspended,” the statement read.
The statement, signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin of the Ghana Navy, Acting Director-General of Public Relations, added that a Board of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.
GAF assured applicants that recruitment exercises in the other 15 regions will continue as scheduled. The Armed Forces also expressed regret for any inconvenience caused, noting that details regarding the resumption of the Greater Accra exercise will be communicated in due course.
