MUYAD Social Services has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the Elwak Sports Stadium during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment screening exercise, which has claimed 6 lives and left many others injured.
“We, at MUYAD Social Services, are deeply saddened by the tragic events that unfolded at the Elwak Stadium on November 12, 2025, resulting in the loss of lives and injuries to many others during the army recruitment screening exercise,” the organization said in a statement.
The group extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. It also called for a full probe into the incident. “The circumstances surrounding this tragedy demand a thorough investigation, and we urge the relevant authorities to leave no stone unturned in determining the cause of this disaster and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.”
MUYAD further urged government to honour the victims with a state burial and provide compensation to their families. “We are calling on the government to provide state burial for the deceased, as a mark of respect for their memory and a gesture of solidarity with their grieving families. Furthermore, we advocate for fair and adequate compensation to the families of the casualties, to support them in this difficult time.”
The Executive Director, Adnan Adams Mohammed, stressed that the tragedy affects the entire nation. “The loss of life, especially under such circumstances, is a tragedy that affects not only the immediate families but also the entire country. As a nation, we must come together to support those affected and work towards preventing such incidents in the future.”
He added: “We stand in solidarity with the families of the victims and the affected families, and we will continue to advocate for justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights.”
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces has rescheduled its recruitment screening exercise, directing the Air Force, Navy, and Army to report on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday respectively.
Military officials confirmed that six deaths were recorded. Several survivors remain in intensive care. According to the military, the stampede occurred after thousands of young Ghanaians thronged the stadium in a desperate attempt to secure enlistment. The overcrowding and jostling at entry points led to chaos, injuries, and fatalities.
The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue, while others are receiving emergency treatment at the facility. Security personnel have cordoned off the stadium and blocked major roads leading to the venue to maintain order and facilitate rescue operations.
The incident comes during an extended recruitment period, which had been prolonged by one week due to technical challenges on the recruitment portal. Colonel Evelyn Ntiamoah Asamoah, Acting Director General of Public Relations, explained: “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.”
Authorities are yet to issue a full report on the tragedy, but preliminary accounts point to poor crowd control and overwhelming turnout as contributing factors. Investigations are expected to be launched to prevent similar disasters in future recruitment exercises.
