The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially opened its 2025 recruitment campaign, with a press release issued on September 29, 2025, targeting candidates across all 16 regional capitals.
This initiative follows a recent government commitment to onboard 12,000 new personnel over the next three and a half years, addressing a significant training backlog. An audit highlighted that 2,872 recruits have been waiting for over 17 months, signaling a renewed push to strengthen the nation’s military capacity and meet growing regional security needs.
In response to rising fraudulent activities, the GAF has issued a stern warning about recruitment scams plaguing the process. Scammers have been exploiting desperate job seekers with fake “protocol recruitment” offers online, a trend that mirrors a reported 45% surge in military fraud cases since 2020, according to recent studies.
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The GAF urges the public to rely solely on verified and credible sources for updates, emphasizing collaboration with law enforcement to curb these deceptive practices, as many Ghanaians fall victims to online scam and recruitment scams. The Ghana Armed Forces website can also be a reliable source for updates.
Acting Director Veronica Azumah underscored the importance of official communication channels in the announcement, marking a strategic effort to combat misinformation. This move coincides with Ghana’s active role in the 2024 ECOWAS standby force collaboration, which has heightened the demand for a robust and well-prepared military workforce. The recruitment drive is seen as a critical step toward enhancing national defense while ensuring transparency in the enlistment process.
As the application window opens, interested candidates are encouraged to stay vigilant and verify all information through legitimate sources. The GAF’s proactive stance against fraud and its focus on expanding the force reflect broader efforts to maintain integrity and security in military operations. With economic pressures driving youth toward these opportunities, this recruitment could reshape Ghana’s defense landscape in the coming years.
