Oxford University student died after exam celebrations

After celebrating the conclusion of his examinations with friends and plunging into the river close to Port Meadow, Wesley Akum-Ojong, of Dewberry Street, Aylesbury, passed away on June 21. After initially going missing, the 19-year-old was retrieved from the water and taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington. Today, October 31, Oxford Coroners’ Court held an inquiry into his death.At Brasenose College, Mr. Akum-Ojong has been pursuing studies in economics, philosophy, and politics. According to the inquiry, the 19-year-old was participating in the custom of “trashing,” which involves tossing confetti and leaping into the river, with his pals to celebrate the conclusion of his exams.

Professor Ian Roberts, a pathologist, conducted a post mortem and determined that drowning was the cause of death. The cause of death was contested by Mr. Akum-Ojong’s family, who claimed that he was discovered with blood in his lungs. Nicholas Graham, the coroner, stated that there was insufficient evidence to refute the pathologist’s conclusions. A statement from the family was given by the coroner. “Wesley was kind, caring, and supportive,” it stated. He had a strong Christian faith. We have a strong bond and are a close family.

Because of his gentle disposition, he was well-liked. While studying in Oxford, he had established pals. The ‘Future Prime Minister’ was his nickname, and he was content in Brasenose. “His goal was to become the youngest prime minister of the United Kingdom. The family misses him terribly. According to the inquest, several individuals were leaping in the water at Port Meadow, where a sizable crowd had gathered for the festivities. Three students, whose identities were withheld by the coroner, stated that they were concerned because they were unable to see Mr. Akum-Ojong when he dove into the water.

Mr. Graham read aloud a statement from the college’s Dr. Simon Smith. According to the statement, the college promotes sustainable celebrations among its students. The family inquired as to if any other pupils had passed away under such circumstances. At the inquest, Jane Harris, co-director of student welfare and support, informed the family that no student had ever been documented to have drowned after jumping into a river to celebrate the conclusion of their examinations in the previous 12 years.

According to his family, the teenager, who was born in Cameroon and relocated to Britain when he was four months old, was a diligent student. During his year at Watford Grammar School for Boys, he was the only student to attend Oxford. According to Mr. Akum-Ojong’s general practitioner, he has no history of chronic illnesses. The coroner declared the death to be accidental. “You gave a very moving account of him,” he said to the family. I can’t say anything else right now that will change anything.

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