GAF nabs suspect over forged documents at El-Wak recruitment centre

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the arrest of an individual for allegedly presenting forged documents during the ongoing military recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra.

The suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was apprehended by security personnel overseeing the process.

According to the Director of Protocol for the Ghana Armed Forces, Colonel Evelyn Asamoah, said the individual will be processed in accordance with established military and legal procedures.

Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, CDS tour El-Wak as GAF recruitment resumes

The national recruitment exercise resumed on Thursday, November 20, 2025, after it was temporarily suspended on November 12, following a tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least six potential recruits.

Since reopening, close to a thousand candidates have gone through the screening process.

A delegation from Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, led by its Chairman, James Agalga, visited the recruitment centre to monitor the conduct of the exercise.

Agalga commended the Armed Forces for improvements made following the earlier incident and expressed satisfaction with the ongoing process.

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Also present during the tour were the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant-General William Agyapong, who inspected the various stages of the exercise and interacted with officials on duty.

The GAF has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a transparent, fair, and secure recruitment process as thousands of prospective recruits continue to participate nationwide.

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