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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Visits Stampede Victims at 37 Military Hospital
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Visits Stampede Victims at 37 Military Hospital

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a compassionate visit to victims of the recent stampede who are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital. She was accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Gyemfi, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong. The Vice President and her team spent time with each patient, offering words of encouragement and assuring them of the government’s full support throughout their recovery process. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang commended the doctors, nurses, and medical staff for their swift intervention and unwavering dedication. She noted that their professionalism and timely response were crucial in stabilizing the situation and ensuring that the injured received the urgent care they needed....
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NCCE’s post-election peace campaign reaches 5.3 million Ghanaians – Dr Ato Forson
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NCCE’s post-election peace campaign reaches 5.3 million Ghanaians – Dr Ato Forson

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has revealed that the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has made significant strides in promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence following the 2024 general elections. He said the Commission carried out more than 51,000 civic education activities, directly reaching 5.3 million citizens across the country. Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr Forson explained that the activities were part of a nationwide effort to strengthen social cohesion, prevent violence, and foster dialogue in communities that experienced or were prone to post-election tensions. He noted that, in addition to the nationwide engagements, the NCCE sensitised close to 20,000 citizens on peacebuilding, eq...
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Counseling , early reporting urged as NCCE highlights rising marital gender-based violence
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Counseling , early reporting urged as NCCE highlights rising marital gender-based violence

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called for stronger counseling support and early reporting mechanisms as it examines how gender-based violence increasingly affects marriages in Ghana. At an engagement, officials of the Commission outlined the forms and impact of abuse within relationships, stressing that many cases remained unreported due to fear, stigma, or lack of awareness. Madam Celestine Adzokovi, a Civic educator, described gender-based violence as “any act that harms or endangers a person simply because of their gender,” noting that it included verbal, sexual, physical and emotional abuse. She said emotional abuse was often overlooked despite its severe psychological effects. Madam Adzokovi advised individuals to confide in trusted relatives, colle...
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YEFL-Ghana calls for safer recruitment processes following El-Wak Stadium tragedy
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YEFL-Ghana calls for safer recruitment processes following El-Wak Stadium tragedy

YEFL Ghana, an NGO, has extended its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the six young Ghanaians, who lost their lives during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. In a statement issued and signed by Mr Mahama Aminu, its Head of Programmes and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale, the organization also sympathized with those, who sustained injuries and the many young people, who witnessed the tragic incident.The statement described it as “A painful reminder of the challenges many young Ghanaians face in their search for decent and dignified work.” It said the tragedy was not merely an unfortunate accident but reflected the deepening youth unemployment crisis in Ghana. The statement ...
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GHANA HOUSE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION MOVES FORWARD WITH ENHANCED GUIDELINES
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GHANA HOUSE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION MOVES FORWARD WITH ENHANCED GUIDELINES

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued an update on the ongoing Ghana House Architectural Design Competition, following its initial announcement on 5th November 2025. The competition forms part of the government’s Strategic Transition from Renting to Infrastructure Development (STRIDE) policy, aimed at securing purpose-built diplomatic facilities that embody Ghana’s cultural identity and architectural innovation. Eligibility and Participation The Ministry clarified that the competition is open exclusively to architects who are duly registered with the Architects Registration Council (ARC). To ensure full stakeholder engagement, competition announcements and updates will be delivered directly to all professionals listed on the ARC register. Involvement ...
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Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Mourns Victims of Tragic Military Screening Stampede

Former Minister of Energy and Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred during Wednesday’s military screening exercise at the El Wak Stadium in Accra. In a heartfelt message, Dr. Prempeh extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a swift and full recovery. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic stampede that occurred during yesterday’s military screening exercise. My heartfelt condolences go to the families who have lost their loved ones, and I wish the injured a swift and full recovery,” he stated. He described the incident as a painful reminder of the growing number of tragedies that have afflicted the nation in recent times. “This year has brought too many painful losses to our nation, an...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Mourns Victims of Military Recruitment Stampede
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Mourns Victims of Military Recruitment Stampede

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) screening exercise on Wednesday, which claimed several lives and left many others injured. In a heartfelt message, the Vice President extended her condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy and full recovery. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic stampede that occurred during yesterday’s military screening exercise. My heartfelt condolences go to the families who have lost their loved ones, and I wish the injured a swift and full recovery,” she said. Professor Opoku-Agyemang also called on the public to keep the affected families in their thoughts and prayers, emphasizing the need for national unity and compassion in ...
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Kennedy Agyapong Mourns Victims of El Wak Stadium Tragedy, Calls for Urgent Economic Transformation
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Kennedy Agyapong Mourns Victims of El Wak Stadium Tragedy, Calls for Urgent Economic Transformation

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant hopeful, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident at the El Wak Sports Stadium that claimed the lives of several young Ghanaians during the 2025/2026 Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. In a heartfelt statement, Hon. Agyapong extended his condolences to the bereaved families and those who sustained injuries during the stampede. He described the event as a national tragedy that should never have happened. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives at the El Wak Sports Stadium, where young Ghanaians seeking enlistment into the military lost their lives in a stampede. My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the deceased and those injured. No parent should ever have to bury a child w...
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Acting Defence Minister Ato Forson Addresses Parliament on El-Wak Stampede
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Acting Defence Minister Ato Forson Addresses Parliament on El-Wak Stampede

The Acting Minister of Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred earlier today at the El-Wak Military Sports Facility during the ongoing Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. Delivering an urgent statement before Parliament, Mr. Forson confirmed that six people have lost their lives, while five remain in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He added that 12 others are fairly critical, with the rest of the 34 total casualties in stable condition and under medical observation. The minister clarified that not all of the victims were potential recruits and noted that the tragedy unfolded despite efforts by the Ministry to decentralize this year’s recruitment process. “This year’s recruitment exercise is b...
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President Mahama Visits Injured GAF Recruitment Applicants
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President Mahama Visits Injured GAF Recruitment Applicants

President and Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), John Dramani Mahama, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, paid a visit to injured applicants of the ongoing 2025/2026 GAF recruitment exercise at the 37 Military Hospital. The visit followed the unfortunate stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, which claimed six lives and left several others with varying degrees of injuries before the commencement of the exercise. During his visit, President Mahama interacted with the injured individuals in their respective wards and extended his wishes for their speedy recovery. The President was accompanied by the Acting Minister of Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson; the Deputy Minister of Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi; and the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutena...
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