A government delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi has announced that families of the six applicants who died during Wednesday’s stampede at the El-Wak Stadium will be offered replacement recruitment slots into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
The directive, he said, follows instructions from President John Dramani Mahama.
During a visit to one of the bereaved families at Eyan Maim in the Central Region, Mr. Genfi conveyed the President’s decision to halt recruitment activities in Accra until corrective measures are put in place.
“Due to what happened, the recruitment in Accra has been suspended by the President, so that we will ensure that measures are put in place to avoid a repeat of such incidents,” he stated.
He also assured the families of the government’s support with funeral arrangements, noting that the State will stand with them through the difficult period.
“The President has sent us to inform you that the State will stand with the families in the burial and funeral arrangements for the families,” he said.
Mr. Genfi further announced that President Mahama has directed that relatives of the deceased who meet the necessary requirements be considered for enlistment into the military.
“The President has also asked us to inform you that all those who wanted to wear the military uniform but died in the process, their families should present a replacement for those people to be absorbed into the military.
“So, the authorities representing the government in the region will engage you in that regard for the family to decide on who can be enrolled into the military,” he explained.
