The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the Greater Accra Region is set to resume its recruitment exercise today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, following a temporary suspension of the exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium after a stampede claimed six lives on Wednesday, November 12.

President John Dramani Mahama ordered the GAF to halt the process following the tragic stampede, to reevaluate safety procedures and restructure the screening system to prevent a recurrence.

According to the GAF, stringent measures have now been put in place to ensure a safe and orderly exercise. Key among these is the creation of five separate screening centres to manage the flow of applicants and reduce crowd pressure. 

The Director-General of Public Affairs at the GAF, Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, said the new arrangements would strictly limit the number of applicants admitted each day. According to her, only 1,200 applicants will be screened daily.