An 86-year-old man, James Acquaah, has graduated from Central University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology.
The elderly man was honored by the university for his resilience, perseverance, humility, and commitment to personal growth during the institution’s recent 24th Congregation ceremony.
Defying the Odds: Ghanaian man rejected by Ghana Army at 27 graduates as US Airman at 42
A viral video shared by Citi FM on November 20, 2025, captured the octogenarian walking in his graduation gown and ascending the dais to receive his award amidst cheers from the audience.
Latifa Teiya Fuseini named 2025 overall best Ghana School of Law graduate
The caption read, “86-year-old James Acquaah has been awarded as the Most Resilient Graduate at the 24th Congregation Ceremony of Central University, amidst rousing applause. He graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology.”
Watch the video below:
WATCH: 86year old James Acquaah has been awarded as the most Resilient graduate at the 24th Congregation Ceremony for the Central University amidst rousing applause. He graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology.#CitiNewsroom #CentralUniversity #GhanaNews pic.twitter.com/wjGI5hF9nM
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) November 19, 2025
JKB/MA
‘He wanted sex’ – Woman assaulted by husband in viral video recounts ordeal
