Students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology (KNUST) Senior High School (SHS) have paid their last respects to
their colleague, Leonard Richard Sam, who fell ill on campus, leading to his
death after alleged neglect.
The class prefect for the final year business student
was laid to rest this morning and some of his colleagues could not help but
snap their fingers in pain.
They described the late student as intelligent in all
standards, one who was selfless in bringing his colleagues on board in matters
relating to studies.
“It was rather unfortunate that we lost him, but now
we are just encouraging ourselves; though he is no more, he will forever remain
in our hearts. He was a good person to everyone who has an encounter with him.
He will not hesitate but will help me solve my problem concerning any of the
studies,” the tribute read.
His funeral saw the education directorate, teacher
unions, friends and other sympathizers join the family to pay their last
respects to the 17-year-old.
The Ghana Education Service, sharing in the family’s
pain, donated GH¢5,000.00 among other donations towards his funeral.
The student, before his demise, complained of stomach
ache on campus but he could not get help on time and sadly died at the Manhyia
Government Hospital.
The school authorities allegedly neglected the student
for fears of COVID-19, leaving his colleagues to play roles as caretakers
before his death.
Two committees are investigating accusation of neglect
by school authorities and circumstances leading to his death.
His parents are hopeful the committees’ joint findings
would give them justice.
Source: enfransmedia.com
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