Tributes have begun pouring in for Miss Rabiatu Wesoamu Jemimah, the 2026 Overall Best Graduating Student and valedictorian of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, following reports of her death.
The reported death of the young law graduate has shocked former classmates, friends and associates, many of whom have taken to social media to mourn her and celebrate her academic achievements.
Although details surrounding the circumstances and timing of her death remain unclear, emotional tributes from people who knew her have continued to emerge.
Among those mourning her is a former friend, Cisse Muniya Cisse, who shared an emotional tribute reflecting on their friendship and the regret of losing contact over the years.
She recalled the bond they once shared, including their memories, laughter and experiences, saying she had always imagined there would be another opportunity to reconnect.
“I honestly don’t know how to put my feelings into words. You were once more than just a friend to me. We shared a bond, memories, laughter, and a part of life that I will always hold close to my heart,” she wrote.
Cisse said she was devastated that the next news she received about her former friend was that she had died, without an opportunity for them to reconnect or have a final conversation.
“But I never imagined that the next news I would hear about you would be that you were gone. Just like that. No goodbye, no final conversation, no chance to reconnect,” she added.
She expressed regret over the years they had spent without communicating, insisting that the passage of time had not diminished the place Jemimah occupied in her heart.
The reported death comes months after Jemimah attracted attention for her exceptional academic performance at UPSA Law School.
She graduated with First Class Honours and received the awards for Best Graduating Evening Student and Overall Best Graduating Student for the 2026 graduating class.
Beyond her academic accomplishments, Jemimah also had a background in pageantry, having represented Miss Galaxy Ghana in 2019.
The organisation previously celebrated her academic journey, describing her transition from a Pure Science background into legal studies as an inspiring demonstration of determination and commitment.
She was also recognised for her interest in justice, advocacy and professional excellence, with aspirations of building a distinguished career in the legal profession.
Her academic achievements and the tributes from former friends have brought renewed attention to her life and the promise she represented.
In her emotional farewell, Cisse said she wished she had made time to reconnect before receiving news of her friend’s death.
“You left without knowing that one day I would wish so badly for just one more chance to talk to you. And that is a pain I will carry with me,” she wrote.
She ended her tribute by wishing Jemimah eternal rest.
