Ghana School of Law: Student dies during lecture

The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Ghana School of Law has confirmed the death of a student following a medical emergency during academic activities.

In a statement issued on Monday, March 23, SRC President Nana Opoku Ware said the incident occurred on Saturday, March 21, during a lecture.

According to the statement, the student was assisted by colleagues immediately after the incident and transported to Ridge Hospital for urgent medical care.

“The SRC has confirmed that the incident occurred during academic activities. Our now deceased was assisted by colleagues and transported to the Ridge Hospital, where he unfortunately passed despite efforts made,” the statement said.

The Council described the incident as a painful loss and extended condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and the wider student body.

It also acknowledged steps taken by school authorities to provide counselling and psychological support to students affected by the incident.

However, the SRC raised concerns about reports indicating that the school clinic may not have been accessible at the time the emergency occurred.

“The SRC notes with concern reports that the School Clinic was not accessible at the time emergency care was needed. While these reports are yet to be fully established, they raise serious issues regarding student welfare and emergency response systems on campus,” the statement added.

The Council said it has requested an urgent meeting with management to establish the facts surrounding the incident and to advocate for reforms aimed at improving student safety.

These include enhanced access to on-campus medical care, clearer emergency response protocols, and increased investment in student health infrastructure.

“The safety, health, and well-being of students remain our utmost priority,” the Council stressed.

An eyewitness, believed to be a medical doctor and colleague of the deceased, provided an account of the student’s final moments, indicating that the situation escalated quickly during the lecture.

According to the account, the student had earlier shared concerns about high blood pressure, but remained responsive and participated in class discussions before his condition worsened toward the end of the session.

The eyewitness said the student was moved to a nearby area and rushed toward Ridge Hospital while colleagues assisted and performed CPR along the way, with two police officers providing an escort on motorbikes.

At the hospital, medical personnel, including the medical director, attempted resuscitation, intubation, and shock therapy, but after about 30 minutes, the student could not be revived.

The eyewitness described the incident as “a deeply shocking and heartbreaking moment” for classmates and colleagues.

“Death came when we were only minding our own business, chasing our dreams. We never expected it on the road of life we were walking together. May your gentle soul rest in peace,” the statement concluded.