July 23rd 2024.
In a heartfelt blog post, Wesley Akum-Ojong reflected on his time at university, expressing gratitude for the many wonderful memories he had made. The 19-year-old student from Oxford University tragically passed away while celebrating the end of his exams, leaving the local community in shock and mourning.
Wesley, who was studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at Brasenose College, had just finished what he described as the "best period" of his life so far. Sadly, on June 21st, he drowned in the River Thames while wearing his full academic dress. Witnesses reported seeing students jumping into the water from the Thames Path footbridge, including Wesley who unfortunately did not make it back to the bank.
In his blog post from April, Wesley had expressed his disbelief that he was already nearing the end of his first year at university. He reflected on the many changes he had experienced and the countless memories he had made. He also described Brasenose College as a unique and special place, saying that there is truly no place like it.
For Wesley, university life was not exactly what he had expected it to be. It was less about picture-perfect study dates and more about being a part of the friendliest college in Oxford. Despite being a student at the prestigious Oxford University, he still found it hard to believe that he was there and described it as a surreal experience.
He admitted that before arriving at university, he had some fears and worries, such as whether the tutors would be mean and if he would fit in. However, he was relieved to find that none of those fears came true, and he was able to start what he described as the best period of his life.
Wesley was a well-known and active member of the university community, serving as the racial and ethnic minorities representative and boasting a perfect attendance record for college social events. Sadly, his life was cut short when emergency services pulled him out of the river near Port Meadow, about 1.6 miles from Oxford city centre.
The University of Oxford confirmed the tragic news of Wesley's passing and expressed their condolences to his family. They also offered support to the student body during this difficult time. Police initially described his death as unexplained, but have since ruled out any third-party involvement. An inquest into Wesley's death will open on Friday at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court.
The Cameroonian community in the UK was also deeply saddened by the news of Wesley's passing. Jean-Pierre Du Pon of the community group Cameroonian Solidarity UK shared his condolences on Facebook, saying that it was with great sorrow that they learned of the young student's passing. He extended his thoughts and sympathies to Wesley's family and the entire Cameroonian diaspora in the UK.
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