By Philip Boateng Kessie,Samuel Obour
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A University of Cape Coast lecturer has passed away, leaving students and colleagues in deep sorrowThe tragic news of Dr Mac Junior Abeka’s death was made public on September 19 on X (formerly Twitter)Ghanaians who saw the post have expressed their deepest condolences to the family and the university communityThe University of Cape Coast (UCC) is yet to come to terms with the sudden demise of its lecturers.News of Dr Mac Junior Abeka’s passing was made public on the X page of @uccalumni_ on September 19, 2025.A lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr Abeka, has died.
Photo credit: @uccalumni_/XSource: TwitterAlthough details of his demise remain sketchy, the post indicated the young lecturer who taught at the UCC School of Business died on Wednesday, September 18, 2025.The post eulogised the late lecturer, expressing deep condolences to the grieving family.CHECK OUT: Your Opinion Matters — Tell Us How Yen Can Improve and Win Access To The Copywriting Course for Free.”Sad news from UCC. Yesterday we lost Dr. Mac Junior Abeka, a lecturer at the School of Business. He wasn’t just a teacher, he was a mentor, motivator, and a true inspiration to many of us. His sudden passing is a big blow to the UCC family and everyone who knew him. RIP,” the post read.Read alsoUPSA VC snubs graduate with cornrow hairstyle during congregation, refuses handshake, video evokes sorrowThe University of Cape Coast has been thrown into mourning over the demise of the lecturer.
Photo credit: @UCC/FacebookSource: FacebookA TikTok user known as @obaapa.afia1 also, in a post on September 28, 2025, eulogised the late Dr Mac Junior Abeka.She expressed pain that the lecturer died a few days before the first anniversary, which would have fallen on September 28, 2025.At the time of writing, the report, which had generated over 4,700 likes and 200 comments, was captioned:”How can a first anniversary turn to RIP, Dr Mac, 28 September 2025,” her caption read.Watch the video below: Netizens react to Dr Abeka’s demiseGhanaians who reacted to the post announcing Dr Abeka’s death were heartbroken. Many in the comments section expressed their condolences.The Akosua Edits stated:”Yesterday marked my one year, regardless of what I’m going through I will only have to be grateful for being alive. This is so sad to watch.”INÈS reacted:Read alsoCourt jails two men for failing to pay a GH¢600 court fine”Very soon we’ll be marrying in our various rooms, just the bride and her parents and the groom and his parents too. Our siblings won’t even be invited, we don’t want awaade3 akyi owuo biara.”MoBen wrote:”Hmm, I saw him on 18th September 2025 at exactly 5:21 p.m. in front of the School of Business building, UCC.”Akosua Nyamekye indicated:”He taught me statistics. Such a jovial lecturer, very patient with his students and he would repeat himself for all the students to understand. Oooh RIP sir.”JustforGod1 added:”He taught me statistics. Such a jovial lecturer, very patient with his students and he would repeat himself for all the students to understand. Oooh RIP sir.”WAEC worker dies while arguing with a parent Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that the workers of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) were left devastated over the death of a colleague.Read alsoDr Frank Amoakohene turns 35, Mercy Asiedu, Wayoosi, others throw a surprise partyIt all happened after MrJoseph Agyeman collapsed and died during a tense confrontation with parents over withheld WASSCE results at the WAEC office in Sekondi.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate! Source: YEN.com.gh
