Dr Adomako Emmanuel: University of Ghana Lecturer Passes Away, Students Mourn Him
- A University of Ghana Lecturer has passed away, breaking the hearts of students and his colleague lecturers
- The sad news of Dr Emmanuel Adomako's passing was announced on March 4 on the X page of Voice of Legon
- Netizens who saw the post have commented to extend their heartfelt condolences to the lecturer's loved ones
- YEN.com.gh spoke to counsellor Elom Arnyah on the possible psychological effects students may have upon losing a favourite lecturer
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The University of Ghana community has been thrown into mourning following the demise of one of its lecturers, Dr Emmanuel Adomako.
The sad news of the lecturer's passing was announced on the X page of Voice of Legon (VoL) on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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Details of Dr Adomako's passing are scanty as the cause of his death and place of death were not stated in the post.
"It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Adomako Emmanuel, a lecturer at the University of Ghana," VoL said in the X post.
Reports have indicated that Dr Adomako was a prominent lecturer who taught Commercial Law in the school.
After breaking the news to the online community, Voice of Legon commiserated with the bereaved family of the deceased.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the entire university community during this difficult time. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
See the post below:
Netizens react to Dr Adomako's death
Netizens who saw the post announcing Dr Adomako's death were heartbroken. Many in the comments section expressed their condolences.
@yrn_gas wrote:
"Chale ma commercial law lecturer oo."
@pkmensah_ wrote:
"Rip Dr Adomako Emmanuel. Till we meet again."
@DeryDrdery687 wrote:
"My deepest condolences to the entire family and the university community."
@_pandax1 wrote:
"Oh Doc 😞😞May his soul rest in perfect peace."
@Uebert_Myles wrote:
"This man was good, he’s the realest lecturer I met."
@whyuhatinnn wrote:
"My commercial law lecturer."
@jamesboat02 wrote:
"He taught me Commercial Law. May his soul rest in peace."
@fiifi_oa wrote:
"Ohh. rip doc."
@joey_gb3k3 wrote:
"Slow o. My lecturer at UGBS."
@rg_poloRMFC wrote:
"Comm law lecturer ei."
@Darkovibez7890 wrote:
"My lecturer be dat."
@rg_poloRMFC wrote:
"May his soul rest in perfect peace."
Speaking with YEN.com.gh Counsellor Elom shared his expert opinion on what he believes will psychologically affect his students.
"Losing a favourite lecturer can deeply affect university students, leading to grief, anxiety, and a lack of motivation. Many may struggle with sadness, stress, and uncertainty about their academic future, while others might experience guilt for not expressing appreciation." He said.
"The loss can also lead to depression, social withdrawal, and difficulty adapting to a new lecturer. Increased stress and emotional distress may impact concentration and academic performance." He added.
He also shared a few suggestions that the university may adopt that can help students cope with the loss
"To help students cope, universities should offer counseling, peer support, and opportunities to honor the lecturer’s legacy." He suggested
KNUST student Joana Yabani passes away
Meanwhile, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has also recently recorded the death of a young final-year student.
Joana Yabani was murdered around dawn on Thursday, February 27, 2025, allegedly by her rumoured boyfriend after they were involved in an argument.
Her friends claimed the two had dated for a while, with Joana allegedly walking out of the relationship after years of enduring abuse from her partner.
The sad ending to the student's life has broken the hearts of many, especially her friends and her family, with the KNUST community united in grief.
WAEC official dies while arguing with parent
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that the West African Examination Council or WAEC lost one of its senior officials in the country.
The devastating incident reportedly occurred on January 30, 2025, when a group of parents went to seek redress over withheld results.
Netizens who saw the post about the demise of the WAEC official were heartbroken and expressed their views in the comments section.
Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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