Pretty Matilda Midorse among those killed in El-Wak recruitment stampede
14th November 2025
A young resident of Kpone Kokompe (Haa Naa), Matilda Midorse, has been confirmed as one of the six victims who lost their lives in the tragic stampede at the EL-WAK Sports Stadium during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment screening.
Matilda, affectionately known as Midorse on TikTok, received her basic education at Mav Excellent Academy before continuing to St. Mary’s Senior High School.
After completing SHS, she returned to teach at her former school while pursuing her passion in the health field.
She had recently completed a pharmacy dispensing technician programme and was eager to advance her career by joining the Ghana Armed Forces—an aspiration she never got the chance to realise.\
The deadly stampede occurred on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, when thousands of applicants converged at the stadium for the recruitment exercise.
A sudden outbreak of chaos led to a massive crush, claiming six lives and injuring many others.
Matilda’s friends describe her as vibrant, hardworking, and deeply ambitious. Her death has struck the community with profound grief.
Social media has since been flooded with tributes, with many expressing heartbreak and anger over the tragic circumstances that cut short her promising future.