Ghanaian Prodigy with 8As in WASSCE Gains Admission Into University to Study Law; Needs GH¢5K to Pay Fees

• Michael Affum, a former student of Kwahu Tafo Senior High School in the Eastern Region of Ghana, needs GH¢5,000 to pay his admission fees
• He's gained admission to study Law at Pentecost University but needs financial support to begin his studies
• A video of Affum and his mother appealing for financial assistance has triggered the emotions of netizens

Michael Affum, a brilliant alumnus of Kwahu Tafo Senior High School in the Eastern Region of Ghana, needs GH¢5,000 to pay his admission fees.

The needy prodigy gained admission to study Law at Pentecost University but needs financial support to achieve his dream of becoming a lawyer.

What Michael Affum earned in WASSCE

Affum obtained 8As in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) but delayed his application to the university due to financial constraints.

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He gained admission into the university after Ghanaian philanthropist Kwahu Ambassador highlighted Affum's need for help.

According to Kwahu Ambassador, one professor at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) helped with Affum's admission into Pentecost University to study law. The teenager, however, needs help to pay his admission fees.

Michael Affum and his mom appeal for help

In a video posted by Kwahu Ambassador, Affum's mom appealed to the public for financial assistance for her son to further his studies. She revealed that the earnings from her 'banku' business are not enough to immediately support her son's university education.

Scores of netizens reacted to the footage in which Affum and his mom appealed for help.

Watch the video below:

Netizens commented on the video about Michael Affum

Kwabena Boamah-Acheampong posted:

Odame! Indeed another happy ending unfolding. To reach such brilliant and needy candidates, *I think it is an opportunity for you to create a “University Bound Scouting Consultancy”. Your primary objective will be to connect such potential students with colleges and universities.

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We have soccer and football scouts and for Ghana, ensuring every such brilliant child can reach their highest achievement is a worthy goal.''

Maame Akua Agyeiwaa Ofosu commented:

I hope my 50gh isn't too small ooo.

Ernest Osei Donkor reacted:

Bro we will try our best to help our brother keep up the good work God bless you.

Onyamedo Abena Kessie said:

Ambassador God bless you.

Kumah Ebenezer posted:

Mm, very Emotional about the plea of the mother, may God be her helper, and God bless you Kwahu Ambassador.

Brilliant Student from Twifo Praso with 6As in WASSCE gains admission into UCC

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that an alumnus of Mfantsipim School in the Central Region of Ghana appealed for financial support to meet the deadline for his admission fees.

Enoch Inkoom achieved 6As, a B2, and a B3 in the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

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Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Inkoom mentioned that he gained admission into the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to further his education. The native of Twifo Praso said he needs urgent financial assistance to pay his admission fees.

Source: YEN.com.gh