Six lives lost this morning during a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at an ongoing military recruitment exercise. Several others injured according to reports are currently in the ICU receiving treatment.
The stampede, according to the military, occurred after thousands of young Ghanaians thronged the stadium in a desperate bid to secure enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The large crowd, coupled with intense jostling at the entry points, led to chaos, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.
The bodies of the 6 deceased have been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue, while several others are receiving emergency treatment at the facility’s emergency ward. Security personnel have cordoned off the area, with the military blocking all major roads leading to El-Wak Stadium to maintain order and facilitate rescue operations.
Authorities are yet to officially comment on the stampede, but preliminary reports suggest that poor crowd control and the overwhelming turnout contributed to the disaster.
Investigations are expected to be launched to determine the circumstances leading to the incident and prevent similar tragedies in future recruitment exercises.