Lehigh University: NSMQ 2021 Star Evans Oppong Who Allegedly Forged His Transcript, Arrives in Ghana
- Evans Oppong, a former student of Prempeh College, has arrived in Ghana after he was dismissed from Lehigh University in the US
- The 2021 NSMQ winner and three others were accused of forging Senior High School transcripts to secure admission to the university
- Social media users who saw the post announcing Oppog's return to Ghana after the incident shared varying thoughts on the matter
Evans Oppong, an old student of Prempeh College in the Ashanti Region, has returned to Ghana after he had challenges with his documentation at Lehigh University.
He was one of the three contestants who led the Ghanaian school to the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) trophy - a fifth time since the quiz's inception.
Source: UGC
A post on X stated that Lehigh University had dropped all charges against Oppong.
“Great News, Seniors! We’re thrilled to share that Snr Evans Oppong, NSMQ 2021 winner for the College, who had been facing challenges with Lehigh University, has safely arrived in Ghana after having charges dropped.”
The post on X further mentioned that Evans Oppong had received help from several stakeholders to reach a point where all charges were dropped and he could return to Ghana.
“Special thanks to ANA, NEC, the Lehigh African Students Union and all the Old Boys of Prempeh College and Opoku Ware School alumni whose support and unity made this possible. It was no easy journey, but together, we stood strong - and now, all the boys have been released.”
Lehigh University dismissed Evans Oppong and three others for allegedly falsifying their senior high school transcripts.
The other three accused of the forgery were Ortis Opoku, Cyrilstan Nomobon Sowah-Nai, and Henry Dabuo.
The university found out the students had tampered with their academic transcripts after the elder brother of one of the arrested students applied to the school.
Jude Duabo's transcript was not the same as the transcript Lehigh received from his Senior High School after a request was made.
This prompted the institution to investigate his younger brother, Henry Duabo, who was already benefiting from financial aid from the school.
Similar discrepancies were discovered in Henry's transcript, prompting further investigations into the documents of the other arrested students.
They were all alleged to have tampered with their transcripts.
Reactions to Evans Oppong’s return to Ghana
YEN.com.gh has collated some reactions below to the post shared by @amanfour2012 on X.
@lakennastjames said:
“But brilla boy too, why will anyone forge his transcript?”
@Amanfour2012 responded:
“Agency problems.”
@Evans34610123 added:
“Charley, it's not the boys' fault. If you request your transcript on two different occasions, you will get two different results. ibi something wey edey go on in shs schools, hopefully they sort things out.”
@Dennis_Danso_ wrote:
“So his abroad academics cast just like that, ein agency worry am waa.”
@truefranklin said:
“He has tainted the image of the College. There is no need to praise a cheat. Someone who forged documents to gain financial aid and brought the name of Prempeh College into the news for wrongdoing. It's sad.”
@konaaa555 wrote:
“We thank God. Never too late to start again.”
@hellofagee said:
“It’s so sad this had to happen to him. Hope he bounces back.”
@sainted_69 wrote:
“Hmmm. Years wasted 💔but at least it’s better.”
@Heights00 said:
“Very intelligent boy.”
Holy Child NSMQ star sweeps 12 awards
YEN.com.gh also reported that an old student of Holy Child received applause after news of her academic achievements went viral.
Dr Jochebed Sutherland received 12 awards at a ceremony organised by the University of Ghana, Legon, to honour deserving students.
Netizens who commented on the post congratulated the young medical doctor on the amazing feat and looked forward to her future.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
