The Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo, has extended his condolences to the family of Nelson Nokotey and the student body of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) following his unfortunate demise on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Nelson Nokotey, a Level 300 UniMAC student, was knocked down by a speeding vehicle on the N1 Highway around Dzorwulu while attempting to cross the busy road.
Speaking on the matter while meeting the family of the deceased, Mr. Dumelo described the loss as unfortunate and heartbreaking. He assured the family and the gathering that he would, in the coming days, liaise with the appropriate authorities to ensure that roads within the constituency—particularly around busy areas—are made safer for pedestrians and other road users.
“The passing of Nelson is a sad day for all of us in the constituency, and more especially for those who knew him at the family and personal level. As a matter of urgency, I will use my office as MP to ensure that road safety receives greater priority and that the appropriate infrastructure is put in place to reduce such avoidable casualties going forward,” he said.
The demise of the enterprising student has sparked mixed reactions among students, faculty members, and residents, many of whom have been calling on state actors to implement adequate safety measures to protect individuals who ply the usually busy N1 Highway in the course of their daily activities.
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Story by Sika Togoh | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
