The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will resume its recruitment exercise on Thursday, 20th November 2025, within the Greater Accra Region. This follows the implementation of measures aimed at ensuring that all potential recruits are properly accommodated during the process.
Eight sub-centres have been designated across five locations to facilitate the recruitment process. The centres include El-Wak Stadium, Nicholson Park, Burma Camp (two centres), Air Force Base, Burma Camp, Training and Doctrine Command Teshie (two centres), and the Eastern Naval Command Centre in Tema.
According to a statement from the Ghana Armed Forces signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, “All qualified applicants in batches of 600 persons will each receive an SMS specifying their reporting dates, batches and designated centres. They are also encouraged to check on the recruitment portal for updates.”
The statement further advises, “Applicants who do not receive a text message by Thursday are advised to call the helpline or send a WhatsApp message on 0256405104. Families and friends are cautioned not to accompany potential recruits to the screening centres to reduce congestion. Non-applicants will not be allowed entry to any of the centres.”
In response to the recent stampede during the recruitment exercise, the GAF has set up a Board of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances leading to the incident. “All persons found culpable will be sanctioned accordingly,” the statement added.
To ensure transparency and fairness, the entire Greater Accra Recruitment team has been replaced. Commodore FA Nyarko, Colonel F Kusi-Darko, and Colonel GB Eduah have taken over as Director General-Human Resources, Director-Manpower, and Director-Information Technology respectively.
Additionally, the Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that “a special recruitment package will be offered to all injured after full recovery and also to the bereaved families.”
Below is the full statement from the Ghana Armed Forces:
Story by: Elikplim Awuku/Accra
