The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed allegations that it abandoned Sandra Baafi, one of the victims of the Kumasi recruitment stampede, following concerns raised in a viral social media post about her health condition and welfare. In a statement, the military maintained that it had consistently provided financial and medical support to Baafi and her family since the incident. The assistance included settling her hospital bills, arranging her transfer to another health facility and providing additional resources to support her continued care.
According to the statement dated November 13, Sandra was initially admitted to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), where she received medical treatment from November 12, 2025, to February 26, 2026. At the request of her family, she was later airlifted to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for further treatment. The GAF said it fully financed both the medical evacuation and her subsequent hospital care.
The military revealed that it spent GH¢100,000 on her medical expenses, stressing that the entire amount was covered as part of its commitment to supporting the victim. 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 to provide medical attention and other necessary assistance until she made a full recovery.
Beyond her medical needs, the military said its interventions had also focused on improving the welfare of the Baafi family and creating opportunities for other household members. As part of this initiative, the GAF offered the family the opportunity to nominate one member for military recruitment. Sandra’s sister, Mercy Bioh, was subsequently nominated and is currently undergoing training at the Army Recruit Training School at Shai Hills.
The Armed Forces further disclosed that it had recently extended additional financial and material assistance to the family to help ease the burden of caring for Sandra. On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the military organised a brief presentation ceremony at its General Headquarters to provide further support to the parents of two victims who had been discharged from hospital. At the event, Sandra’s mother received GH¢30,000 in financial assistance to cater for her daughter’s welfare and ongoing medical needs.
The family was also given an air bed to improve Sandra’s comfort and facilitate her care at home. Additionally, the GAF offered to provide the family with a wheelchair to support Sandra’s mobility. However, the offer was declined after the family indicated that they already had one. The military, in dismissing claims of abandonment, reiterated its commitment to supporting Sandra and her family throughout her recovery.
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