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Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the Ghana Armed Forces to review its recruitment strategy following the tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on November 12, 2025.
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the Ghana Armed Forces to review its recruitment strategy following the tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on November 12, 2025.
Six people died in a stampede when thousands of young people converged at the stadium during a military recruitment exercise.
The incident has sparked nationwide concern over crowd management and recruitment procedures.
Speaking on the matter in Ho in the Volta Region as part of his campaign tour on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Dr. Bawumia said the tragedy highlights the need for urgent reforms.
“I think that the lesson in all of this is for the military to review their recruitment strategy so that we can look at more techniques and technology in the recruitment, so that something like this will not happen again. For those we have lost, may their souls rest in perfect peace,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia’s comments add to growing calls for a comprehensive overhaul of recruitment processes to prevent future tragedies and ensure the safety of applicants.
