GAF Says Recruitment Stampede Death Toll Remains 6
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dispelled reports that the death toll in the stampede at the El Wak Stadium in Accra during a screening has increased to 12.
It noted that the toll stands at six.
“The public should treat any other reportage as false. The Ghana Armed Forces will keep updating the General public of any developments.”
The incident happened at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, where applicants of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise assembled for screening.
The stampede, which occurred shortly before the recruitment exercise began at around 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, was confirmed in a press release by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations for the Ghana Armed Forces.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the stampede was triggered by an unexpected surge of applicants who breached security protocols and rushed into the gates ahead of the scheduled screening. This sudden movement led to chaos and multiple casualties.
Meanwhile, the exercise has been suspended and is expected to resume tomorrow.
The Air Force screening will resume tomorrow, Thursday, November 13, while Navy applicants will be screened on Friday, and Army applicants on Saturday.
The suspension is to allow a full review of safety protocols to prevent further loss of life.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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