The University of Cape Coast has been thrown into mourning following the tragic deaths of two of its members, Dr Kwabena Koforobour Agyemang and his Teaching Assistant, Peter Amoadu-Asmah, who lost their lives in a road accident at Third Ridge along the Cape Coast–Accra highway.
The accident, which occurred on Tuesday, involved a Toyota Corolla with registration number GW-5769-16 and a HOWO tipper truck with registration number GN-1497-22.
According to the Central Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, Merinda Mary Atsigah-Mensah, the driver of the Toyota Corolla was trapped behind the steering wheel and had to be extricated by firefighters.
In an official statement, management of UCC described the news as a devastating blow to the academic community, noting that both men were highly valued members of the institution.
Dr Agyemang served as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, where he was widely respected for his dedication to teaching, research, and service.
Colleagues and students remember him as a committed academic whose work and presence left a lasting impact on the department and the wider university community.
His Teaching Assistant, Mr Amoadu-Asmah, was a National Service Person and a recent graduate of the same department. He had distinguished himself academically, graduating as the overall best student in his programme, a feat that earned him admiration within the faculty.
Management and staff of UCC further extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, describing the loss as deeply painful and difficult to comprehend.
Meanwhile, the institution has appealed to the media and the general public to handle reportage of the incident with care, sensitivity, and respect for the families affected.
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Read the full statement below:
