The family of Theophilus Ansah, a final-year science student at Ghana National College in Cape Coast who passed away after a brief illness, has alleged that negligence by school authorities led to his demise.
As reported by Citinewsroom.com, family spokesperson Ms. Lucy Quianoo stated that the negligence on the part of school authorities led to the death of their son.
“We entrusted our son to the school, but they failed him. The school’s negligence has cost us our son. We demand justice and accountability,” Ms. Quianoo declared.
She explained that on June 28, Theophilus called his mother, complaining of illness, but was sent to an empty school infirmary.
Despite vomiting profusely during a mock exam, she added that the school failed to take appropriate action, and he later passed away at the hospital.
According to reports, the school ignored Theophilus’s deteriorating condition, even after he collapsed during the mock exam.
The Central Regional Director of Education, Emmanuel Essouman, condemned the circumstances leading to Theophilus’s death and expressed condolences to the family.
“The issue has been forwarded to the Director-General of Education for appropriate action. We believe in justice, and the parents’ plea for justice is the right direction,” he said.
The family’s demand for justice has sparked outrage and concern among parents and students, highlighting the need for improved healthcare services and emergency response protocols in schools.
Source: Ghanaweb
