James Lutterodt – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com Your comprehensive news portal Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:24:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.adomonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Adomonline140-32x32.png James Lutterodt – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com 32 32 Why couldn’t death spare you? – Mother of KETASCO NSMQ star https://www.adomonline.com/why-couldnt-death-spare-you-mother-of-ketasco-nsmq-star/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:24:29 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2292549 The final funeral rites of 2021 KETASCO National Science and Maths (NSMQ) James Lutterodt, has been held.

James was buried on Saturday, September 9, 2023, following a burial service in his honour at his alma mater, Keta Senior High School (KETASCO), in the Volta Region.

A family member, Francis Jackson Ahiable, read a tribute on behalf of his distraught mother.

To her, death took her son away from her but not her heart.

“You meant everything to me, and you were everything a son could be. You were precious, wonderful, and one in a million. Your future looked promising and good. Your future could have been so beautiful, and to be cut off in your prime is a loss that is so hard to bear,” the tribute read in parts.

The heartbroken mother, however, questioned why her son wasn’t spared.

“Why couldn’t death spare you? You had your whole life ahead of you, but God knows best. James, I miss you and think of you all the time. How I wish I could have you here. Death took you away from my hand but not from my heart, and I shed tears when I say your name. 

“There is no one who misses you more than me and I will treasure my memories of you forever because you live in my heart. Rest in peace, my dear son,” she mourned.

James Lutterodt together with Francisca Lamini and Bright Senyo Godzo for the first time took Volta region to NSMQ finals when they represented KETASCO.

They earned the admiration of many Ghanaians with their intelligence and display of showmanship throughout the contest.

Mr Lutterodt, until his death was an undergraduate student at the University of Ghana (UG), Legon, pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

He died on Saturday, 1 July 2023, at a specialised hospital in Tema.

He was 19 years.

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]]> Pre-burial service of KETASCO NSMQ star [Video+Photos] https://www.adomonline.com/pre-burial-service-of-ketasco-nsmq-star-videophotos/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:50:12 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2292244 It was a sad moment for family and friends as they paid their last respect to 2021 KETASCO National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) James Lutterodt.

A pre-burial service was held on Friday at the Tema Community Centre in Accra.

The burial service is expected to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Keta in the Volta region.

Visuals from the ceremony shared on Twitter by Ghana News Agency (GNA) captured mourners struggling with tears as they mourned the youngster.

His remains will be interred at the Vui government cemetery in the Volta region. James Lutterodt, until his demise, was a second-year student at the University of Ghana.

 He succumbed to a brief illness on July 3, 2023, at a specialised hospital in Tema.

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]]> Late KETASCO NSMQ star, James Lutterodt to be buried on this date… https://www.adomonline.com/late-ketasco-nsmq-star-james-lutterodt-to-be-buried-on-this-date/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:31:08 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2286168
The late James Edem Lutterodt, who came to prominence after competing in the 2021 finals of the National Science and Maths Quiz for the Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO), is to be buried on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

His family, the Lutterodt, Dovlo and allied families, together with the management, staff and students of KETASCO on Tuesday, announced a detailed programme to see off the late promising student, who until his death on July 3, 2023, was pursuing BSc. Information Technology at the University of Ghana.

According to the funeral and burial programme as announced by the family, the rites will start on Friday, September 8, as follows:
Pre-Funeral Service:
Date: Friday, 8th September, 2023
Venue: Community Centre Community One (1), Tema
Time: 9:00am

Final Funeral Rite and Burial Service
Date: Saturday, 9th September, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Keta Senior High School Park, Keta
Burial Venue: Government Cemetery, Vui, Keta

To make the funeral attendance more convenient for sympathisers, the family has suggested that attendees from the Greater Accra region and beyond can join the pre-funeral service in Tema on Friday, September 8, 2023.

“Loved ones in the Volta Region are also invited to join in the Final Funeral Rite and Burial Service on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at KETASCO park, Keta.”

However, attendees from Greater Accra region and beyond are also welcome to attend the final funeral rite and burial service in the Volta Region if that option better suits their convenience.

“The family therefore extends an invitation to all friends and sympathisers to honour and celebrate the life of their beloved, James Kwabla Edem Lutterodt as it will provide solace to the grieving family during this period of remembrance.”

James died on Monday, July 3, 2023 and was a member of the 2021 NSMQ team of KETASCO which took the team to its first ever finals in the national contest.

That feat was historical because it was the first time a school from the Volta Region had ever reached that level of the competition.

]]> Sad scenes from one-week observation of KETASCO NSMQ star [Photos] https://www.adomonline.com/sad-scenes-from-one-week-observation-of-ketasco-nsmq-star-photos/ Sat, 22 Jul 2023 18:05:05 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2275831 It was a sad moment for family and friends as they mourned late James Lutterodt, a notable participant in the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).

This was at a solemn ceremony to mark the one-week observation of his death at Tema Community One on Saturday.

Clad in red and black mourning attire, mourners were captured in a somber mood at the funeral grounds.

Credit: Gawuga V Teddy Facebook.

Old school mates, colleagues from University of Ghana Commonwealth Hall (Vandals) among others were present to commiserate with the family.

 James succumbed to a brief illness on July 3, 2023, at a specialized hospital in Tema.

Colleagues from Vandal (University of Ghana )

His father, Philip Dogbeda Lutterodt, says he noticed something was wrong with his son when he came home on vacation in April 2023.

Mr Lutterodt also mentioned that James had shared certain information about incidents at the University of Ghana, but they have decided to withhold those details for the time being.

Despite their loss, the family expressed gratitude to God for everything.

The 19-year-old was part of the team that made history in the 2021 NSMQ for Keta Senior High School (KETASCO).

Credit: Gawuga V Teddy Facebook.

James, along with his teammates Francisca Lamini and Bright Senyo Godzo, represented Keta Senior High School (Ketasco) in the competition and captivated viewers with their exceptional performance throughout the contest, leading them to the finale.

Although they did not win the competition, their awesome performance won them praise and admiration as the first Volta regional school to make it that far.

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]]> Chaos at Legon as Police disrupt vigil for late NSMQ star https://www.adomonline.com/chaos-at-legon-as-police-disrupt-vigil-for-late-nsmq-star/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:09:16 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2269732 A peaceful vigil for James Lutterodt, the KETASCO National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) poster boy, erupted into chaos over heavy security presence at the venue.

Until his demise, Lutterodt was a Computer Science student at the University of Ghana (Legon), and resident of the Vandal City, hence his colleagues dimmed it fit to hold a candlelit procession in his honour.

The late night event was being observed at the Volta Hall when police officers stormed the venue to forcefully chase out the students.

It is worthy to note that the management of the University have placed a ban on events and gathering since August 2022 over some inter-hall violence during last year’s hall celebrations.

A statement issued to the students notified that no events are to be held without the express approval of the Dean of Student Affairs, warning that the “directives will be strictly enforced, and any infractions will be met with appropriate sanctions”.

Multiple reports indicate that they were whipped with canes and belts, causing some injuries on a few students.

The aggrieved students have taken to social media to bemoan the treatment meted out to them as they defended their decision to pay last respects to James Lutterodt.

James was reported dead on July 3, 2022 over what was initially believed to be caused by poisoning.

However, his father, Philip Dogbeda Lutterodt, clarified that he “he experienced difficulty breathing.”

The NSMQ organisers, former president John Mahama, the Education Minister and many sympathisers have commiserated with the bereaved family.

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]]> Education Minister pays glowing tribute to late KETASCO NSMQ star https://www.adomonline.com/education-minister-pays-glowing-tribute-to-late-ketasco-nsmq-star/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:32:22 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2268723 Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has joined scores of Ghanaians in mourning late Ketasco NSMQ star, James Lutterodt, who passed on on Monday.

Dr Adutwum says the death is tragic and devastating for Ghana to lose such a young promising man.

“James was a shining star in our education system, displaying exceptional talent and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge,” he mourned.

Taking to Facebook, the Minister, who doubles as MP for the Bosomtwe constituency in the Ashanti region, prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

He also extended condolences to the bereaved family, adding “James’ memory continues to inspire us all.”

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]]> Father of late Ketasco NSMQ star breaks silence on his death https://www.adomonline.com/father-of-late-ketasco-nsmq-star-breaks-silence-on-his-death/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:57:19 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2268404 The father of the late Ketasco NSMQ star, James Lutterodt, who passed away on Monday, has spoken out about his relentless efforts to save his son’s life.

According to his family, James succumbed to a brief illness on Monday morning at a specialized hospital in Tema.

His father, Philip Dogbeda Lutterodt, says he noticed something was wrong with his son when he came home on vacation in April 2023.

In an exclusive interview with Citi News, he said, “As a father, it hasn’t been easy. I noticed something was wrong with him when he came on vacation in April [2023]. I promptly started attending to his health concerns, and we conducted numerous tests to determine the cause of his illness until he passed away yesterday morning.”

Mr Lutterodt also mentioned that James had shared certain information about incidents at the University of Ghana, but they have decided to withhold those details for the time being.

Despite their loss, the family expressed gratitude to God for everything.

A close family friend, Boaz Ayitah, told Citi News that James had plans to study abroad after receiving admission offers from several international universities before his untimely demise.

At the Lutterodt family at Ashaiman, a few people were preparing the house to receive visitors.

James Lutterodt gained national and international recognition as a member of the NSMQ team representing Keta Senior High Technical School in 2021. Their outstanding performance was lauded by many for challenging the perennial winners.

The family strongly denied the authenticity of videos circulating on social media, purporting to feature James, stating that nothing of that nature occurred.

Instead, they confirmed to Citi News that “he experienced difficulty breathing.”

Since news of his passing broke, social media has been flooded with condolences and tributes, recalling James’s remarkable achievements during the NSMQ over the past two years.

The National Science and Maths Quiz has released a statement expressing their deep sorrow upon hearing the tragic news.

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]]> Latest video of late KETASCO NSMQ star fills eyes of Ghanaians with tears https://www.adomonline.com/latest-video-of-late-ketasco-nsmq-star-fills-eyes-of-ghanaians-with-tears/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:32:42 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2268003 Social media users have been left in tears over a video of late James Lutterodt, a notable participant in the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).

The video spotted James and his friends in a hostel setting munching on a box of pizza.

The deceased, who had the box on his lap, was heard giving a shout-out as his colleagues cheered him on amidst laughter and screams.

The video was shared on Twitter by a user, Gideon black.

This follows the untimely demise of the brilliant young student on Monday.

Though the exact cause of death has not been made known publicly, there are speculations he died of food poisoning.

James, along with his teammates Francisca Lamini and Bright Senyo Godzo, represented Keta Senior High School (Ketasco) in the competition and captivated viewers with their exceptional performance throughout the contest, leading them to the finale.

Ghanaians who have been left in shock have poured in tributes to honour James for the memories he left especially in the NSMQ.

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]]> NSMQ reacts to death of 2021 Ketasco finalist James Lutterodt https://www.adomonline.com/nsmq-reacts-to-death-of-2021-ketasco-finalist-james-lutterodt/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:47:27 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2267763 The National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has been deeply saddened by the sudden passing of James Lutterodt, one of the bright contestants who represented Keta Senior High Technical School in the 2021 finals.

Alongside his teammates, Francisca Lamini and Bright Senyo Godzo, James Lutterodt had achieved a remarkable feat, securing a third-place victory in the prestigious competition two years ago.

In their tweet on Monday, NSMQ expressed their admiration for James Lutterodt’s role in making history during the #NSMQ2021 competition.

Representing Keta SHTS, his outstanding performance had brought pride not only to his school but also to the entire Volta Region as they became the first school from the region to reach the NSMQ Final.

The news of James Lutterodt’s untimely demise on Monday, July 3, shocked everyone, and there were circulating rumours suggesting that he may have been poisoned.

He was only 19 years old and had a promising future ahead of him. In fact, he had plans to travel to the United States to further his studies.

During this difficult time, the NSMQ community and the entire nation extend their heartfelt condolences to James Lutterodt’s family, friends, and the Keta Senior High Technical School community.

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