Sad – Chief Priest of Opoku Ware Hall at Appiah-Menkah University Dies After Catching Fire During Rituals
Prosper Owusu, a student at Akenten Appiah-Minkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, died after catching fire during a rite.
Owusu, the Chief Priest of the Opoku Ware Hall at the University, was performing a fire ceremony during a campus gathering when something went awry.
Male Halls, a Twitter account that reports on happenings in our universities’ Male Halls, disclosed what transpired.
“The Chief Priest of AAMUSTED’s Opoku Ware Hall has been admitted to the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after his traditional regalia caught fire during incantations during the hall’s activities.” “Let us remember him in our prayers,” the page said.
‼️ BREAKING NEWS ‼️
— Male Halls Official 🏴☠️ (@malehallsgh) August 26, 2023
The Chief Priest of the Opoku Ware Hall in AAMUSTED has been admitted to the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after his traditional regalia caught fire during incantations as part of the hall's activities. Let's keep him in our prayers. pic.twitter.com/0cL0a6jocm
Owusu’s entire body caught fire in the footage, and he could be seen scrambling around looking for something to extinguish the flames to no avail.
He died on Friday after being hospitalized for about a week at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
“We are deeply saddened to inform you of the tragic death of the Chief Priest of Opoku Ware Hall in AAMUSTED, who was caught in a fire six days ago.” Unfortunately, the student died today at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Traditional Council of Opoku Ware Hall, and the whole school community. “RIP Chief Prosper Owusu,” a Twitter post said.
‼️ BREAKING NEWS ‼️
— Male Halls Official 🏴☠️ (@malehallsgh) August 26, 2023
The Chief Priest of the Opoku Ware Hall in AAMUSTED has been admitted to the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after his traditional regalia caught fire during incantations as part of the hall's activities. Let's keep him in our prayers. pic.twitter.com/0cL0a6jocm
