The Deputy Minister for Defence, Mr. Ernest Brogya Genfi, on Thursday led a high-level government delegation to visit and console the families of victims who lost their lives in the tragic El-Wak Stadium stampede.

He was accompanied by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo; the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey; and other senior government officials.

The visit forms part of ongoing efforts by the government to commiserate with the bereaved families and offer the necessary emotional and logistical support during this difficult period.

Speaking on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Brogya Genfi described the incident as a “deeply unfortunate tragedy” that has left the entire nation in grief.

He reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to stand by the affected families, assuring them that they would not be left to navigate the painful loss alone.

“The government stands with you in these trying moments,” Mr. Brogya Genfi said, noting that additional arrangements and support measures would be communicated to the families in due course.

The government has indicated that further announcements will be made as investigations continue and support interventions are finalised.