A student of the Ghana School of Law has died following a medical emergency during a lecture, the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) has confirmed.
In a statement issued on Monday, March 23, 2026, SRC President Nana Opoku Ware said the incident occurred on Saturday, March 21, during academic activities.
According to the statement, the student was immediately assisted by colleagues and rushed to the Ridge Hospital for urgent medical attention.
“Our now deceased was assisted by colleagues and transported to the Ridge Hospital, where he unfortunately passed despite efforts made,” the SRC stated.
The Council described the incident as a painful loss and extended condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and the entire student body.
The SRC also acknowledged steps taken by school authorities to provide counselling and psychological support to affected students.
However, the Council raised concerns over reports that the school clinic may not have been accessible at the time of the emergency.
“While these reports are yet to be fully established, they raise serious issues regarding student welfare and emergency response systems on campus,” the statement noted.
The SRC has since requested an urgent meeting with management to establish the facts and push for reforms to improve student safety.
Proposed measures include better access to on-campus medical care, clearer emergency response protocols, and increased investment in student health infrastructure.
An eyewitness account, believed to be from a medical doctor and colleague, indicated that the student had earlier complained of high blood pressure but remained active during the lecture before his condition suddenly worsened.
Colleagues reportedly performed CPR while transporting him to the hospital, with assistance from police officers who provided an escort.
At the hospital, medical personnel attempted resuscitation, intubation, and shock therapy, but the student could not be revived after about 30 minutes.
The incident has sparked renewed concerns about emergency preparedness and student health support systems within tertiary institutions.
The SRC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of students, describing the loss as a deeply shocking moment for the school community.
