President John Dramani Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to check on applicants injured during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. The visit followed a tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, which claimed six lives and left several others injured. President Mahama interacted with the injured applicants, offering words of encouragement and wishing them a speedy recovery.
The President was accompanied by Acting Defence Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi, and Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong. According to reports, 28 people were admitted to the hospital, with six confirmed dead, five in intensive care, and 12 in critical condition. The Ghana Armed Forces has suspended the recruitment exercise in Accra and will review safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
The stampede occurred when thousands of young Ghanaians gathered at the stadium, leading to intense pushing and jostling at the entry points. President Mahama expressed sorrow over the tragedy and extended condolences to the families of the deceased, assuring government support for the victims and their relatives.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
