The Base

I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives at the El Wak Sports Stadium, where young Ghanaians seeking enlistment into the military lost their lives in a stampede. 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. The thoughts and prayers of an entire nation are with you.

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 industrialize, create sustainable jobs, and build a system that restores dignity to work and hope to our young people.

May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace, and may this moment awaken in us a renewed commitment to building a Ghana where no one is left behind.