Ghanaian social media platforms are in a bearing of shock upon reports of the untimely demise of National Maths and Science Quiz (NSMQ) star, James Lutterodt.
The Keta Senior High Technical School (KSHTS) alumni according to earlier reports died by mysterious means but was later confirmed to have died from food poisoning.
The Keta SHTS wonder boy, James, became a household name after he with his able team got to the finals of the national senior high school intellectual competition in 2021. This made them the very first school in the Volta region to reach that level, and also the first time in history of the school.
James’ death has raised a lot of questions and many assertions from netizens as they ponder over this unfortunate news.
See some reactions below:
Very devastated about the passing of the brilliant and promising James of the super KETASCO team who made it to the NSMQ finals a few years ago.
Reports I’m getting say he was set to travel outside for further studies soon but got poisoned mysteriously.
This has broken me💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/XFHR2ZNqzH
— FRIGGO (@n_friggo) July 3, 2023
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Lutterodt. As a history-making #NSMQ2021 Keta SHTS team member, he made his school and region proud as the first school from the Volta Region at the NSMQ Final.
Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/vCPpJ2rONz
— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) July 3, 2023
The news of 19-year-old James Lutterodt’s passing, a remarkable and promising individual from the esteemed KETASCO 2021 team that achieved the NSMQ finals a few years ago, is truly heartbreaking.
Based on the information received, it appears that he had imminent plans to… pic.twitter.com/06hO7NzTKk
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) July 3, 2023
A video of James Lutterodt with his roommates…the guy was very friendly
May his soul rest in peace 💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/G2mLKJz0D3— Gideonblack 🎯🕺 (@mrArmoh) July 3, 2023
It sucks to see the world move on even without beautiful souls…😖💔#Jameslutterodt#RIP#formerroommate pic.twitter.com/hD2sk9yQ64
— Kvng Kelly music🌎🎤🎶🔥❤️ (@KvngKelly15) July 3, 2023
Saddened by the demise of a fellow vandal, James Lutterodt.
An @NSMQGhana star.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
I sympathize with Lutterodt’s family.
May the good God comfort you🕊 pic.twitter.com/cyleZRn0pD— Bonney Rexford Joseph (@BonneyRexford) July 4, 2023