The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has confirmed that five young people sustained various injuries during a stampede at a military recruitment screening exercise held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

In a post on Facebook, the Minister expressed deep regret over the incident and revealed that he has directed the injured to receive the best possible medical care at state expense.

"I have since directed that they receive the best possible medical care and full support to ensure their speedy recovery," Dr Amoakohene stated, seeking to assure the public and the affected families of the government's support.

This incident at one of Ghana's largest stadiums follows another tragedy at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra, where a stampede during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment drive led to 6 deaths and injuries.

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The Minister acknowledged the failure in crowd management, stating, "We deeply regret this incident and remain committed to ensuring that all future recruitment and screening exercises are conducted in a safe, orderly, and humane manner."

He concluded by extending the government's thoughts and prayers to the injured individuals and their families.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to suspend its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise following reports of injuries and deaths recorded in Accra and Kumasi.