Six more people have died following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise.

Reports indicate that several others are currently receiving treatment in the ICU.

According to the military, the stampede occurred after thousands of young Ghanaians flooded the stadium in a desperate bid to enlist in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The massive crowd, combined with intense jostling at the entry points, triggered chaos, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.

The bodies of the 6 deceased have been taken to the 37 Military Hospital morgue, while several others are receiving emergency treatment in the hospital’s emergency ward. Security personnel have cordoned off the area, and the military has blocked all major roads leading to El-Wak Stadium to maintain order and facilitate rescue operations.

In a statement signed by Colonel Evelyn Ntiamoah Asamoah, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the military explained that the extension was necessary to accommodate applicants who had experienced difficulties during the initial phase.

“The Ghana Armed Forces has extended the deadline for the ongoing recruitment exercise by one week due to some technical challenges encountered on the recruitment portal during the initial period,” the statement read.

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 to prevent similar tragedies in future recruitment exercises.