{
  "id": 6613788,
  "title": "Dumelo wishes NSMQ finalists well ahead of contest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/dumelo-wishes-nsmq-finalists-well-ahead-of-contest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:17:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dumelo-wishes-nsmq-finalists-well-ahead-of-contest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, extended his best wishes to the three finalists of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) ahead of today's grand finale. This year's competitors include Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), St Augustine’s College, and Accra Academy. The final will take place at the University of Ghana Premier Dome at 3:00 pm.\n\nDumelo jokingly suggested that Accra Academy may not win the competition, stating, \"Accra Academy will not win,\" adding that the school \"doesn't fit.\" However, he acknowledged Accra Academy's historic qualification, acknowledging its potential for a surprise in the final. PRESEC-Legon, an eight-time champion, returns to the NSMQ grand finale after a two-year absence in pursuit of its ninth title, while St Augustine’s College, a two-time champion, aims to secure its third title.\n\nThe MP appreciated Accra Academy's inclusion, calling the return of the grand finale to the constituency \"good\" and \"great.\" He expressed hope for more major events to be hosted in the area, but refrained from making any promises to the participating schools or students, jokingly disclosing that his \"money finish\" no longer allows him to make promises.",
  "summary": "Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has wished the three finalists of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) well ahead of today’s grand finale.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}