There was chaos at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) on Thursday October 30, 2025 during the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) quarterfinal contest involving Adisadel College, Prempeh College and Mfantsipim School.
The much-anticipated contest, which was expected to draw huge crowds from the three competing schools, had to be postponed by the organizers according to multiple reports following violent disturbances allegedly involving some supporters of the various schools.
According to a post by Radio Univers on its official Facebook page, “students are being assaulted as they attempt entry into the UCC auditorium for the NSMQ quarterfinal contest between Adisadel College, Prempeh College, and Mfantsipim School. The reasons for the assault are unknown.”
Reports suggest that inadequate security arrangements contributed to the confusion, making it difficult for officials to control the large and agitated crowd.
Security personnel were later reportedly deployed to restore calm and ensure the safety of contestants, spectators and event organizers.
