Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has called for the immediate halt of the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Ghana Armed Forces.
According to Ntim Fordjour, the process must be halted following the stampede at El-Wak Stadium today for a review to prevent further rise in casualties.
In a post on X, Ntim Fordjour wrote, “Sincere condolences to the families of all potential military recruits who have tragically perished in stampede at El Wak Stadium today.
The process has to be immediately halted for review in order to prevent further rise in casualties.
May the souls of our departed citizens rest in peace!”.
Meanwhile, President John Mahama has paid a visit to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra following the tragic stampede on Wednesday, November 12.
President Mahama was accompanied by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Cassiel Ato Forson, Felix Kwakye and other government officials.
Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital to obtain further information regarding the tragic stampede.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed six people have died in the ongoing military recruitment at the El-Wak Stadium.
Reports suggest the chaos occurred around 6:20 a.m. when applicants breached security protocols.
According to GAF, 28 people were taken to the 37 Military Hospital.
They further revealed that six people have died, with five in the ICU and another 12 in critical condition.
The information gathered suggests the six died as a result of a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra.
According to reports, thousands of young Ghanaians thronged the El-Wak stadium in a desperate bid to secure enlistment into the Ghana military.
There was chaos as the large crowd jostled at the entry points, resulting in a stampede that led to multiple injuries and fatalities.
The information gathered suggests the bodies of the six deceased have been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue.
Several other potential military recruits are receiving emergency treatment at the facility’s casualty ward.
Security personnel have since cordoned off the area.
The military has also blocked all major roads leading to El-Wak Stadium to maintain order.
See the post below:
Sincere condolences to the families of all potential military recruits who have tragically perished in stampede at El Wak Stadium today.
— John Ntim Fordjour MP (@NtimFordjour) November 12, 2025
The process has to be immediately halted for review in order to prevent further rise in casualties.
May the souls of our departed citizens…