The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Rabiatu Wesoamu Jemimah, a former Law School valedictorian who graduated with First Class Honours just weeks ago.
Jemimah, who was adjudged the Overall Best Graduating Student at UPSA’s 18th Congregation on September 25, 2026, reportedly died on Wednesday, November 11, after a short illness at a hospital in Accra.
Her death comes barely two months after her outstanding academic achievement and shortly after she began pre-bar training at the Ghana School of Law’s GIMPA campus.
The training formed part of her preparations towards becoming a qualified lawyer in Ghana.
According to reports, Jemimah was initially admitted to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital before being transferred to another health facility, where she reportedly passed away.
However, claims concerning the circumstances of her transfer, including reports of an alleged oxygen shortage, have not been independently verified.
News of her passing has sparked emotional reactions from friends, former classmates and associates, who have expressed shock at the loss of the promising law graduate.
One of her close friends, Phyllis Marfo Ayeh, paid tribute to Jemimah, describing her as a kind-hearted and selfless individual.
She recalled the plans they had made together as they looked forward to completing their professional legal training and being called to the Ghana Bar.
Beyond her academic excellence, Jemimah was also involved in pageantry, having participated in Miss Galaxy Ghana in 2019.
Her academic achievements, particularly emerging as the overall best graduating student at UPSA’s 18th Congregation, had earned her recognition among her colleagues and the university community.
Her passing has cut short her ambition of pursuing a career in the legal profession, leaving family, friends and colleagues mourning a young graduate whose future held considerable promise.
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