KNUST: Final-Year Student Jim Ofori Twumasi Reportedly Collapses And Dies: “Rest Well, Brother”

KNUST: Final-Year Student Jim Ofori Twumasi Reportedly Collapses And Dies: “Rest Well, Brother”

  • A final-year Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) student has reportedly died
  • On Thursday, February 15, Jim Ofori Twumasi, said to be the son of the Director General of the National Sports Authority, Peter Twumasi, unexpectedly passed away
  • Watsuptek_KNUST announced Jim's death on X, eliciting an outpouring of sorrow from online users

Jim Ofori Twumasi, a level 400 student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been reported dead.

The final-year economics student is said to have tragically passed away while dining with his friends on campus.

Photos of Jim Ofori Twumasi.
Final-year KNUST student Jim Ofori Twumasi reported dead. Photo credit: @watsuptek.
Source: Twitter

Cause of Jim Ofori's death

Reports indicate that he collapsed and unexpectedly died while eating with his pals. YEN.com.gh, however, cannot immediately confirm the actual cause of his demise.

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Jim Ofori, who is said to be the son of Peter Twumasi, the Director General of the National Sports Authority, has rippled across the university community.

Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances that led to Jim Ofori's abrupt demise.

See photos of the deceased below:

Peeps react to Jim's death

The X account Watsuptek_KNUST made public Jim's death, eliciting an outpouring of sympathy for the deceased.

@AbdulRahma29963 said:

Heeerh, Jim may his soul rest in peace.

@OpokuMargret commented:

Oh maaann we dey de same church ooo.

@sbamponsah said:

Herh Jim... Rest in peace man.

@edgar_himself commented:

May his soul rest in peace.

@gyebii said:

Sad. May his soul Rest in Peace.

@a_jerry_j posted:

May his soul rest in peace.

@kwabenapoku_ reacted:

Rest well, brother!

@Edsosu commented:

That is really painful.

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The Ghanaian film personality attempted to hold back emotions but failed as he broke down with tears flowing down his face.

At one point, the actor had to bend his head while shedding tears. Family members and loved ones surrounded Dumelo, including actress and film producer Selassie Ibrahim.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Nathaniel Crabbe (Human-Interest editor) Nathaniel Crabbe is a journalist and editor with a degree in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism, where he graduated in 2015. He earned his master's from UPSA in December 2023. Before becoming an editor/writer of political/entertainment and human interest stories at Asaase Radio, Crabbe was a news reporter at TV3 Ghana. With experience spanning over ten years, he now works at YEN.com.gh as a human interest editor. You can reach him via nathaniel.crabbe@yen.com.gh.