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18-year-old Ghana National College student laid to rest, family demands justice

Friends, family, and community members gathered in Anomabo, Central Region, on Saturday, July 20, to lay to rest Theophilus Ansah, an 18-year-old third-year Science student of Afedu House.

He tragically passed away on July 6, 2024, at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital due to alleged negligence of school authorities.

The somber ceremony, held at the family house, was attended by friends, family, classmates, and sympathizers, as reported by adomonline.com.

The atmosphere was heavy with grief as classmates took turns reading tributes, sharing fond memories, and expressing their heartfelt condolences.

The family of Theophilus reiterated their calls for justice, attributing his death to negligence. They pledged to cooperate with investigations to ensure that justice is served.

Theophilus was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital on July 3, 2024, after being referred from Ewim Polyclinic. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his condition three days later.

As the investigation continues, many are left to grapple with the circumstances surrounding Theophilus’ passing.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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