The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has rejected claims that it abandoned Sandra Baafi, a victim of the Kumasi recruitment stampede, following concerns raised in a viral social media publication about her condition and welfare.
In a statement issued by the Armed Forces, the military said it had provided financial and medical assistance to Baafi and her family since the incident, including covering her hospital bills, facilitating her transfer to another medical facility and providing additional support for her continued care.
According to the November 13 statement, Baafi was initially admitted to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) following the stampede, where she received treatment from November 12, 2025, to February 26, 2026.
At the request of her family, she was subsequently air-evacuated to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for further medical attention, with the entire cost of the transfer and treatment borne by the Ghana Armed Forces.
Following her discharge from the 37 Military Hospital, the Armed Forces said it assured the family that the 4 Medical Reception Station in Kumasi would continue providing medical care and assistance until she fully recovers.
The military also indicated that its support has extended beyond medical treatment to include assistance aimed at improving the family’s welfare and providing opportunities for other members of the household.
As part of this broader welfare intervention, the Ghana Armed Forces offered a recruitment opportunity to a family member nominated by the Baafi family.
The opportunity was taken up by Sandra’s sister, Mercy Bioh, who is currently undergoing training at the Army Recruit Training School at Shai Hills.
The Armed Forces further disclosed that it recently provided additional financial and material assistance to the family as part of efforts to ease the challenges associated with Sandra’s continued care.
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, a brief ceremony was held at the General Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces to present additional support to the parents of two victims who had been discharged from hospital.
