Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has led a delegation to visit victims of the recent stampede that occurred during a military recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra.
The Vice President was accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Gyemfi, Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong and the Chief of Staff at the office of the vice president, Alex Segbefia.
The tragic incident, which occured on Wednesday November 12, claimed the lives of six women and left several others injured, during the recruitment process. The victims are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital.
In a post shared on her social media page, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang praised the medical team at the hospital for their professionalism and rapid response during the incident.
“I visited the victims of the stampede who are receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital. I was accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Gyemfi, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong. We spent time with each patient, offering words of encouragement and assuring them of our support as they recover.
I commend the doctors, nurses, and medical staff for their swift response and the dedicated care they continue to provide. Their commitment has been vital in stabilizing the situation during this difficult time.
We continue to keep all affected individuals and their families in our thoughts and prayers.”
Meanwhile, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak has postponed the nationwide security services recruitment exercise, from today, November 15 to Monday, November 17, to allow for a comprehensive review of safety measures.