On Thursday 13th November 2025, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, visited the 37 Military Hospital to sympathize with victims who sustained injuries in a stampede that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at the El-walk Stadium.
The visit was to interact with the victims receiving treatment at the facility and assess their recovery process.
The Minister delivered a message of solidarity from both the Government and the citizens of Ghana to the injured.
Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey stated that the President had requested her to visit them and to reassure them that the nation was steadfastly supporting them.
She urged the victims to maintain hope, expressing her belief that they would fully recover and have a promising future ahead.
During the visit, the Minister expressed appreciation to the medical team and hospital management for their dedication and swift response in attending to the injured.
In addition to visiting the injured at the hospital, the Minister, in the company of the Deputy Minister of Defence and some officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), also visited some bereaved families in Adenta and Kpone Katamanso to commiserate with them.
The Minister conveyed the Government’s profound sympathy along with her condolences, and assured the families of ongoing support throughout this difficult time.
Hon. Dr. Naa Momo Lartey expressed faith that God would profoundly comfort the families during this very difficult moment.
“The Ministry will walk with you through the healing process and, by way of social protection, ensure that your future does not end with what has happened” she said.
The Minister is scheduled to visit the other families affected very soon and commiserate with them as well.
