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An unidentified parent who accompanied her child to the ongoing military recruitment exercise at El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, has condemned the poor management of the exercise. In a viral video sighted by GhanaWeb, she said, “It’s something else we don’t understand, the place was choked, and for someone who is not here to hear about the death of the child, it is serious here.” Six reported dead over stampede during military recruitment exercise Six people have been confirmed dead, while several others are receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the 37 Military Hospital. The Ghana Armed Forces explained that the stampede occurred after thousands of young Ghanaians thronged the stadium in a desperate bid to secure enlistment. Intense jostling at entry points led to chaos, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. BREAKING: Death toll of military recruitment stampede rises to 12 – Reports Security personnel cordoned off the area, and major roads leading to the stadium were blocked to maintain order and facilitate rescue operations. The exercise had initially been scheduled to close on October 31, 2025, but was extended by one week due to technical challenges on the recruitment portal. Colonel Evelyn Ntiamoah Asamoah, Acting Director General of Public Relations, said the extension was meant to accommodate applicants who faced difficulties during the initial phase. Watch the video below: A parent who accompanied her child to the military screening center at El-Wak Sports Stadium has voiced her frustration over the disorganization of the process. She urged the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces to improve and streamline the procedure for better efficiency. pic.twitter.com/5yxAVUWTaF — SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) November 12, 2025 Family of late Samuel Aboagye drags widow to court over refusal to conduct DNA test on child
