{
  "id": 6617537,
  "title": "John Dumelo wishes NSMQ finalists well, jokingly rules out Accra Academy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/john-dumelo-wishes-nsmq-finalists-well-jokingly-rules-out-accra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T17:14:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/john-dumelo-wishes-nsmq-finalists-well-jokingly-rules-out-accra-academy/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has extended his good wishes to the three finalists of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) ahead of the grand finale today. PRESEC-Legon, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy will compete for the prestigious title at the University of Ghana's Premier Dome at 3:00 pm.\n\nMr Dumelo wished all three schools luck, but playfully predicted that Accra Academy would not emerge as the winner. He quipped that the school \"doesn't fit\" and that his \"money finish\" prevented him from making promises. Accra Academy is making its debut in the grand finale, having secured a spot among the top three. PRESEC-Legon, an eight-time champion, is returning after a two-year absence and aims for its ninth title, while St Augustine's College, which has won twice, seeks its third championship.\n\nDespite his jest, Dumelo acknowledged Accra Academy's impressive performance and suggested that the school could still stage an upset during the final. He also expressed delight that the NSMQ grand finale was being hosted in Ayawaso West Wuogon, describing it as \"good\" and \"great.\" He hoped the constituency would continue to attract significant national events. However, Dumelo did not commit to any schools or students, emphasizing that he was no longer in a position to make promises.",
  "summary": "Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has wished the three finalists of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) well ahead of today’s grand finale. Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), St Augustine’s College and Accra Academy will compete for the coveted NSMQ title at […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2026 NSMQ finale: Bawumia sends goodwill message to PRESEC, Augusco and Accra Academy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/2026-nsmq-finale-bawumia-sends-goodwill-message-to-presec-augusco-and",
        "published": "2026-09-10T13:40:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Bawumia wishes PRESEC, Augusco and Accra Academy well ahead of NSMQ final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/bawumia-wishes-presec-augusco-and-accra-academy-well-ahead-of-nsmq",
        "published": "2026-09-10T14:45:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Politico EU",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/inside-nigel-farages-battle-to-get-reform-election-ready",
        "published": "2026-09-11T02:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "PRESEC Legon clinches historic ninth NSMQ title in thrilling finale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/presec-legon-clinches-historic-ninth-nsmq-title-in-thrilling-finale",
        "published": "2026-09-11T09:13:56.000Z"
      }
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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."
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