James Lutterodt: Old Vandals Association Condemns Brutalities At Vigil For Late NSMQ Contestant

James Lutterodt: Old Vandals Association Condemns Brutalities At Vigil For Late NSMQ Contestant

  • Old Vandals has condemned the alleged brutalities suffered by Commonwealth Hall students during a vigil in June
  • The students had gathered for a vigil for the late former National Science and Maths Quiz contestant James Lutterodt
  • The Old Vandals also accused the University of Ghana administration of prejudice against students of the Commonwealth Hall

Old Vandals Association of the University of Ghana has condemned the alleged brutality on students of the Commonwealth Hall during the vigil for the late former National Science and Maths Quiz contestant, James Lutterodt.

In July, the university’s administration allegedly assaulted a group of students for organising the vigil.

James Lutterodt's vigil
President of the Old Vandals Association, Isaac Nketiah Sarpong (R). Source: Facebook/Old Vandals Association
Source: Facebook

The association said the university’s administration had unleashed terror on students. It also accused the university administration of prejudice against students of the Commonwealth Hall.

James Lutterodt, a former student of KETASCO, died under bizarre circumstances on Monday, July 3, 2023.

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On September 9, 2023, the late KETASCO 2021 NSMQ finalist's funeral and burial service were held at his alma mater.

James Lutterodt's aunt reveals how NSMQ star died

In other news, YEN.com.gh reported the late KETASCO star's aunty's account of how her nephew died. Celestina Lutterodt disclosed that the passing of the 19-year-old boy was not natural.

She claimed that his friends poisoned him in school. James Lutterodt, who has successfully gained admission into the University of Ghana, Legon, was scheduled to continue his education abroad.

Mahama mourns James Lutterodt

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that former president John Dramani Mahama expressed his deepest condolences to the grieving family of James Lutterodt.

In a tribute posted on Facebook, Mahama said he will always fondly recall the impressive performance of James and his colleagues in the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).

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"James will always hold a special place in our hearts. His passing at such a young age is heartbreaking," Mahama wrote.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.