Ghanaians have been deeply saddened following the release of the funeral poster of Joana Yabani Deladem Aku, the 21-year-old final-year Biological Science student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), who was tragically killed on campus.
The funeral arrangements, as announced by the family, will take place on April 5, 2025, at Jehovah Shammah Assemblies of God Church, New Ashongman. The burial service is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. A thanksgiving service will be held a week later on April 13, 2025, at the same venue. Her parents, Dr. John B.K Yabani and Mrs. Rejoice Amakie Yabani, have invited family, friends, and well-wishers to join them in paying their last respects to their beloved daughter.
News of her funeral has sparked an outpouring of emotions on social media, with many Ghanaians expressing their grief and calling for justice. The young student lost her life in a heartbreaking incident that was captured on CCTV footage. Reports indicate that she was allegedly killed by her boyfriend after an argument turned violent.
Following her tragic death, the Ghana Police Service launched an investigation and arrested the suspect, Daniel Tuffour, who is currently in custody. The case has since attracted nationwide attention, with calls for increased security on university campuses to protect students.
Many Ghanaians have taken to social media to mourn her passing and express their support for her grieving family. Some are urging authorities to ensure that justice is served swiftly. Others have described her death as a painful loss and have sent messages of encouragement to her parents and loved ones.
Here are some reactions from Ghanaians.
