The Acting Minister of Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the establishment of an internal board to investigate the deadly stampede that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise.

Speaking to Parliament on Wednesday, Dr. Forson expressed profound sorrow over the tragedy and extended GAF’s condolences to the affected families.

“The Ministry of Defence deeply mourns the loss of lives and extend condolences to the affected families. We’re working closely with the Ghana Armed Forces, medical teams and law enforcement agencies to provide full support to the injured and to investigate the circumstances that led to the tragedy.

“As a result, the Ghana Armed Forces has instituted an internal board of inquiry to investigate the cause of the this unfortunate incident. The safety and dignity of applicants remain paramount and the ministry will take every step necessary to prevent recurrence of this matter.”

“The board will look into the circumstances that led to this unfortunate incident, ensure accountability, and recommend measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future,” he said.

Details regarding the composition of the board or the timeline for its investigation have not yet been disclosed.

The stampede took place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, when thousands of job seekers converged on the El-Wak Sports Stadium for the GAF recruitment exercise.

The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that six people died in the incident, while several others sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital.

The recruitment exercise has been suspended until further notice as the investigation proceeds.