Two Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) students in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region of Ghana died in a motorbike accident during their “pens down” party in Bongo Lungo.
Word News has gathered that the two students were riding a motorbike after their final exam in the evening, heading to Marlian’s Pub located in the Bongo Lungo community.
Speaking exclusively to assembly member Mr. Aeke Gideon, it was confirmed that the two students, who were from Balungo in his electoral area, collided with another motorbike coming from the Lungo direction. This tragic accident resulted in the deaths of both students.
According to Mr. Gideon, the students were on their way to Lungo when they crashed into two gentlemen riding towards Balungo. The impact caused all four individuals to fall. One of the students suffered multiple fractures and severe bleeding, leading to their immediate death at the scene. The other student also sustained critical injuries, including a fractured waist, and died shortly thereafter.
“The students were going to Lungo while two gentlemen were riding towards Balungo. They collided, and all four fell. One of the gentlemen managed to get up, but one student had a neck fracture and multiple leg fractures, with uncontrollable bleeding. The other student suffered a waist fracture and also died at the scene,” Mr. Gideon noted.
He lamented that many BECE students in the area have been seen consuming alcohol and riding motorbikes recklessly. This highlights the need to address the rising social vices among junior high school students, including high rates of teenage pregnancy. Some BECE students have even been spotted carrying babies to exam centers.
In light of this tragedy, Mr. Gideon plans to bring the issue to the attention of the Bongo District Assembly, emphasizing the need for bylaws to curb social vices. He intends to collaborate with traditional leaders and stakeholders in his electoral area to discourage BECE students from engaging in unnecessary celebrations, such as “pens down” parties, and to encourage them to focus on their studies.
Source: mywordfmonline.com/ Gaspard Ayuureneeya Adongo