President John Dramani Mahama has extended his condolences to the families of the six individuals who lost their lives in the tragic stampede during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra.
Speaking at the launch of the Nkoto Nkentekete programme in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 11, 2025, President Mahama described the incident as deeply unfortunate, noting that all the victims were female.
He wished a speedy recovery to those receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital and led attendees in observing a minute’s silence in honour of the deceased.
The President called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the tragedy and urged authorities to strengthen safety measures during future public recruitment exercises and national events.
The stampede occurred when thousands of young Ghanaians gathered at the stadium in hopes of joining the Armed Forces. The overwhelming crowd and pushing at entry points caused chaos, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.
The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that six people died, while 28 others were admitted to the 37 Military Hospital. Five of the injured remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and 12 are in critical condition.
The incident happened amid an extended recruitment period, which had been prolonged by one week beyond the original October 31, 2025, deadline to allow applicants who faced technical challenges to complete their submissions.
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