President John Mahama has paid a visit to victims of the stampede that occurred at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on November 12, 2025.
He was accompanied on the visit by the Ag. Defence Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu and members of the military high command.
The President was briefed by officials of the hospital before proceeding to interact with some of the victims.
Per the briefing by one of the hospital authorities, there are 28 casualties:
- 6 dead
- 5 in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- 12 in fairly critical condition
Earlier, news broke that ats ix people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a stampede during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra.
According to a press release issued by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations for the Ghana Armed Forces, the tragic incident occurred shortly before the commencement of the recruitment exercise at about 6:20 a.m.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the stampede was triggered by an unexpected surge of applicants who breached security protocols and rushed into the gates ahead of the scheduled screening. This sudden movement led to chaos and multiple casualties.
“The unfortunate incident led to the death of six potential recruits and many others injured,” the statement said. Those injured are currently receiving emergency medical care at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
The Ghana Armed Forces assured the public that medical teams are working tirelessly to stabilise the affected individuals and that arrangements are underway to notify the families of the deceased.
“The Ghana Armed Forces extends its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes a swift recovery to those injured. Further updates will be communicated,” the statement added.
