Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed his sorrow over the tragic stampede at the El‑Wak Sports Stadium, during which six young Ghanaians died while attempting to enlist in the Ghana Armed Forces.

In a statement posted on Facebook on November 13, 2025, Agyapong extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and injured, emphasising that ‘no parent should ever have to bury a child.’

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“My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the deceased and those injured. No parent should ever have to bury a child who only sought an honest opportunity to serve their country.

“To those who were injured and are receiving treatment, especially those in intensive care, I wish you a swift and full recovery,” he wrote.

He also used the tragedy to spotlight broader issues of employment and national opportunity, stating that the incident was a reminder to transform the economy for the better.

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“This tragedy is a painful reminder of the urgent need to transform our economy so that opportunity is not a scarce privilege but a national guarantee. No Ghanaian youth should ever die in the pursuit of employment. We must industrialise, create sustainable jobs, and build a system that restores dignity to work and hope to our young people,” he said.

The tragic event occurred during the early hours of the recruitment exercise at the stadium when a large crowd reportedly rushed the gates, triggering chaos.

The stampede led to 28 casualties, with 6 dead, 12 in critical condition and 5 injured.

Authorities have since launched an investigation and suspended recruitment activities in the region.

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