The Ghana Armed Forces has rejected claims that it neglected Sandra Baafi, who was injured in the November 2025 recruitment stampede in Kumasi. It says it has provided more than GH¢100,000 in medical and financial support to her and her family since the incident.
In a statement released on November 13, 2026, the Armed Forces described the medical care, financial help and other support given to Baafi after a social media post about her condition went viral.
The military said Baafi was treated at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital from November 12, 2025, until February 26, 2026. At her family’s request, she was then flown by air ambulance to the 37 Military Hospital for further treatment.
According to the Armed Forces, it covered her medical expenses in full, paying GH¢100,000.
After Baafi was discharged, the military told her family that the 4 Medical Reception Station in Kumasi would continue caring for her until she fully recovered.
The Armed Forces also supported Baafi’s family by offering one member a chance to join the military. Her sister, Mercy Bioh, is now training at the Army Recruit Training School at Shai Hills.
The military added that it held a ceremony at its General Headquarters on October 28, 2026, to give further assistance to the parents of two discharged victims.
At the ceremony, Baafi’s mother received GH¢30,000 and an air bed to help keep her daughter comfortable during her recovery. The military also offered a wheelchair, but the family declined because they already had one.
The Armed Forces offered to arrange an ambulance to take the family to Kumasi. However, the family chose to travel with the National Ambulance Service, and the military respected their decision.
The Armed Forces reaffirmed its commitment to Baafi’s recovery and said it would keep working closely with her family to make sure she receives the medical care and welfare support she needs.