Joana Yabani: KNUST Vice Chancellor Speaks After Student's Demise, Netizens Call For Her Resignation

• The KNUST community is reeling from the pain of the demise of their beloved sister, Joana Aku Deladem Yabani
• The final-year student sadly passed away after she allegedly engaged in an altercation with her roommate
• Following her demise, the KNUST Vice-Chancellor has addressed students, but netizens are unhappy with her and have called for her resignation
• In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a relationship coach gave insights on how to handle issues in a relationship

The Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, has commented on Joana Aku Deladem Yabani's death.

Addressing students at a service held on Sunday for learners, she condemned the act and advised students to always remain vigilant on campus.

She also advised students to be each other's keepers to ensure their safety and that of others on campus.

Additionally, Prof Akosua Dickson also encouraged students to lead their friends to Christ so that they can be transformed by the Holy Spirit and do away with behaviours that can lead others to harm, like the suspect in Joana's case.

Joana Yabani dies

KNUST students are still reeling from the pain of losing their beloved schoolmate, Joana Aku Deladem Yabani, a final-year biological student who recently passed away. The young lady was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend after they engaged in an altercation.

Reports indicate that Joana had allegedly been enduring abuse in her relationship.

When she finally decided to leave, the young man allegedly attacked her at dawn and ended her life.

Her lover, a 21-year-old final-year student identified as Daniel Tuffour, was arrested following the incident and has been remanded into police custody.

Police urged to get Daniel Tuffour checked up

The Executive Director of Crime Check Foundation (CCF), Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, has offered a different perspective on Joana Yabani's demise.

Speaking in an interview, Ibrahim Kwarteng said the sequence of events surrounding the demise of Joana Yabani raised concerns as to whether the main suspect, Daniel Tuffour, was mentally stable.

He concluded by urging the police to recommend that the main suspect, Daniel Tuffour, be taken for mental evaluation to ascertain if he was sane.

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SRC President assures students of justice

The SRC President of the institution, Kane Nana Francis, also reacted to Joana's death.

Addressing students, he eulogised Joana and pledged to seek justice for her. He spoke about the young lady's warm personality and stressed that she did not deserve such injustice.

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Violence or aggression is not a solution

Speaking exclusively in an interview with YEN.com.gh, a relationship coach Apostle Eric Okai shared his thoughts on abusive relationships.

"Violence or aggression is never the answer and can lead to more harm and complications. Dealing with infidelity is incredibly painful, but it's important to approach the situation with a clear mind and a focus on constructive solutions," he said.

Netizens unhappy with KNUST Vice Chancellor

Despite reacting to Joana's death and assuring students of their safety on campus, some Ghanaians are unhappy with the KNUST Vice-Chancellor and have called for her resignation.

Some argued that she was not fit for the role since she could not implement any measures to protect students against what happened to Joana.

@Kwabena_raph wrote:

"She must step down! She has been nothing but just a chaser trying to impress paymasters."

@Akushika 1 wrote:

"All this will not βring her back. It is soo sad."

@Samuel Godinman wrote:

"Control your ANGER 😤, because it's just one letter away from DANGER."

@bea wrote:

"Do you recognise that 2 young lives have been lost? The lady has lost her life, the guy has lost his freedom, both parents are distressed."

@De ANGELS wrote:

"Hmm, how r both parents going to feel today? Jehovah protect them from any harm."

@Qwer Chy Soon Rhich wrote:

"My condolences KNUST."

@Mfs wrote:

"So sad 😞 😔 rest well."

@De ANGELS wrote:

"Hmmmmm, Jehovah is the strength of both parents."

@Jeremina wrote:

"In my case, I think Ghanaian parents shld accept and get to know their children's partners more.😫😫 My mum used to invite my guy over for lunch."

@Gershon wrote:

"KNUST ho nu deɛ nkwaseasem nkoa oo."

Students and lecturers at KNUST mourn Joana Yabani

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Joana Deladem Yabani was, until her demise, part of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology at KNUST.

Lecturers and students of the department, upon hearing the news of her demise, mourned their student and colleague.

Many Ghanaians sympathised with the associates of the late Joana Deladem Yabani on social media.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh