The Deputy Defence Minister, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has announced a GHC150,000 relief package for each of the six families who lost loved ones in the El-Wak Stadium stampede.
Mr. Genfi met with the families at the National Square on December 1 and offered condolences while outlining the support package.
The package includes GHC50,000 for funeral expenses and GHC100,000 as compensation.
He pledged that senior government officials would stand with the families and reiterated that prioritized opportunities will be offered to siblings of the deceased in the ongoing recruitment exercise.
He revealed that the Ministry of Defence is collaborating with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to provide additional support, including psychosocial assistance and welfare programmes.
Mr Brogys indicated that President John Dramani Mahama has also expressed condolences and promised government support for the affected families.
Background
At least six people died and several others got injured following a stampede during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Preliminary investigations indicated 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.
By Benjamin Aidoo
