President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of six young women during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Poultry Initiative in Kumasi, President Mahama described the incident as “a heartbreaking loss for the entire nation.” He revealed that all six victims were female applicants who had gone to the stadium with hopes of serving their country.
“The tragic news is that I have been informed by the military that six young women, who simply sought an opportunity to serve their nation, lost their lives in this heartbreaking incident. We are praying for the 12 others who remain in critical condition,” the President said.
He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished those injured a quick recovery.
President Mahama also called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. He stressed the importance of improving safety and crowd control during national recruitment exercises and other large public events.
The deadly incident occurred when thousands of job seekers gathered at the El-Wak Sports Stadium for the GAF recruitment exercise. In the rush and overcrowding, a stampede broke out, leading to the deaths and injuries.
The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that six people died, while several others are receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital. The recruitment exercise has since been suspended until further notice as investigations continue.
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