6 young people have died, 5 in critical condition and 28 casualties in a stampede during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise in El-Wak, prompting strong reactions after Ayamba Ayii Laadi, MP for Pusiga, told parliament that their deaths were “the will of God” and that nothing could have been done to save them.
The MP’s remarks, delivered during a parliamentary session, have been widely criticized for their bluntness and insensitivity. Observers noted that some of her statements were particularly stark compared to standard parliamentary discourse.
The tragedy occurred as hundreds of youths gathered to participate in the recruitment exercise, leading to a chaotic stampede. Authorities have not yet released a full investigation report into the incident, which has raised urgent questions about crowd control and safety measures at large-scale recruitment events.
Families of the deceased and residents in El-Wak have expressed grief and outrage, calling for accountability and improved safety protocols to prevent future loss of life.
