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.

In a statement released on Sunday, GAF said the exercise applies to all candidates who successfully completed the online application process for enlistment into the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

The recruitment drive, which began on October 1, 2025, initially had a closing date of October 31 but was extended to November 7 to allow more applicants to complete their submissions after some technical issues were experienced on the online portal.

Officials explained that the 2025 recruitment has been decentralised across all 16 regional capitals to make the process more accessible and efficient for qualified Ghanaians nationwide.

According to GAF, this year’s exercise forms part of a broader plan to recruit 12,000 new personnel into the Armed Forces over the next three and a half years, as part of efforts to strengthen national security and operational readiness.

The statement outlined the minimum height requirements for applicants: 1.68 metres for males and 1.57 metres for females. For those applying to the Military Police, stricter criteria apply — 1.75 metres for men and 1.70 metres for women.

The body selection phase, also known as the attestation stage, includes final physical examinations and verification of personal documents.

Applicants are reminded to bring their application summary report, original educational certificates, and birth certificates to the screening centres for inspection.

GAF emphasised that the documentation and body selection scheduled for November 12–13 mark a crucial step in finalising the 2025/2026 recruitment process, which aims to ensure that only the most qualified and disciplined candidates are admitted into service.

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