In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, the Parliament of Ghana has donated GH₵100,000 to aid in the medical treatment of victims affected by the recent stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The donation was announced during a visit to the 37 Military Hospital, where several victims are currently receiving care. The Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, led a delegation of parliamentary leadership to personally extend support and sympathies to the injured and their families. Speaking during the visit, Speaker Bagbin described the donation as a token of Parliament’s compassion and a reaffirmation of its commitment to...

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a modern poultry processing facility in Bechem, Bono Region, as part of a sweeping national strategy to revitalize Ghana’s poultry industry and reduce dependence on imports. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, President Mahama emphasized the need to match increased poultry production with efficient processing infrastructure. “We recognize that increased production must be accompanied by efficient processing. And that is why we will be cutting short for the establishment of a modern poultry processing factory in Bechem, in the Bono Region. Procurement processes are...

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s poultry sector and promoting food self-sufficiency. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, the president described the effort as a transformative national movement designed to empower households, boost rural livelihoods, and reduce the country’s dependence on imported poultry. The centrepiece of the programme is the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Household and Backyard Poultry Production Initiative, which President Mahama said goes beyond a typical government intervention. “This initiative is more than just a government intervention. It is a national movement, a courageous step...

President John Dramani Mahama has paid a visit to the 37 Military Hospital to express sympathy and support for prospective military recruits who are receiving medical care following a tragic stampede earlier today at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The incident, which occurred during a nationwide recruitment exercise by the Ghana Armed Forces, resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities as large crowds overwhelmed entry points at the stadium in Accra. President Mahama’s visit to the hospital underscores the gravity of the situation and his administration’s concern for the well-being of the affected individuals. He interacted with the injured recruits, offered words...

President John Dramani Mahama has called on caterers under the School Feeding Programme to procure eggs directly from local vendors facing low sales, in a bid to support struggling poultry farmers and improve nutrition for school children. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative in the Ashanti Region, the president highlighted the plight of poultry farmers who are grappling with surplus stock and limited market demand. “I have asked the caterers for school feeding to purchase eggs from the poultry farmers , who has excess eggs and insufficient sales, so we can feed the kids with them,” President...

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a renewed financial intervention to support Ghanaian farmers grappling with unsold maize and falling market prices. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, the president pledged an additional GH¢200 million to the National Food Buffer Stock Company to purchase surplus maize and rice from farmers across the country. “I have seen the predicament of our farmers crying over the already harvested maize, yet they are not making any sales at the price they want to sell,” President Mahama said. “And if they sell it at a lower price,...

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Ghana Armed Forces to put a temporary stop to its ongoing nationwide recruitment campaign following reports of injuries and fatalities in Accra and Kumasi. He stated that the suspension would facilitate a comprehensive probe into the incidents and help ensure that future recruitment efforts are carried out in safer and more regulated environments. During the inauguration of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative in the Ashanti Region, President Mahama referred to the situation as “deeply regrettable” and emphasized the importance of reforms to avert further harm. “I have asked the leadership of the Armed Forces...

A tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 morning has left six potential recruits dead and several others injured during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. According to a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at the GAF Headquarters, preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred when a large crowd of applicants breached security protocols and rushed into the gates ahead of the scheduled screening at around 6:20 a.m. “The unfortunate incident led to the death of six potential recruits and many others injured,” the statement said. It added...