The untimely death of 19-year-old final-year student Vadje Kester at Akim Swedru Senior High School has sent shockwaves across Ghana, with grieving citizens demanding answers amid allegations implicating his housemaster in the sad event.
Kester tragically passed away at St. Dominic Hospital in Akwatia after reportedly being denied permission to leave the school premises by his housemaster when he complained of feeling unwell.
According to reports from the grieving father, Kester had reached out to express the deterioration of his health condition. Despite this, his housemaster purportedly dismissed the student’s concerns, claiming he did not appear unwell and refused to authorize his departure using an exeat—a document permitting a student to leave the school grounds for a specified period.
With his son’s health rapidly declining, the father rushed to the school, only to encounter resistance from the housemaster.
Determined to address his son’s health crisis, the father took Kester to Oda Government Hospital. However, due to the severity of his condition, he was subsequently referred to Akwatia St. Dominic Hospital.
Despite the efforts to secure medical assistance, Vadje Kester tragically succumbed to his illness at St. Dominic Hospital, leaving his family and the community devastated and seeking justice for the circumstances surrounding his death.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and sorrow across the country, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the events leading up to Kester's untimely demise. Concerned citizens have expressed disbelief and dismay at the alleged negligence exhibited by the housemaster of the school, whose duty of care towards the students is now under intense scrutiny.
As the the whole campus and nation mourns the loss of a promising young student, there is a collective demand for accountability and transparency from the authorities responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students within educational institutions. The tragic death of Vadje Kester serves as a sobering reminder of the profound consequences of neglect and highlights the urgent need for systemic reforms to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
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