Ghanaian actor John Dumelo kept his promise by embarking on a barefoot journey walking backward from the University of Ghana's Legon campus to the gates of Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (Presec) after losing a bet.
The actor had publicly declared that if Presec, a prestigious high school, emerged victorious over his alma mater, Achimota School, in the 2023 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) final, he would undertake the unusual backward walk to Presec's campus.
Despite Dumelo's initial confidence in his team, Achimota School, and the co-competitor Opoku Ware School, they were defeated by Presec in the Math competition on Monday, October 30, 2023.
John Dumelo had tweeted, “I am a proud Achimotan but If Presec wins the #NSMQ2023 on the 31st I will walk barefoot backward from Ayawaso West Wuogon to Presec school! They can’t win over Motown! Presec? Tweeeaa!!!”
True to his word, on Tuesday, October 31, after losing the bet, the actor began his barefoot backward walk from the Legon main gate to Presec. He expressed his congratulations to Presec for their NSMQ Grand Finale victory and also conveyed his pride in Achimota School and Opoku Ware School. He emphasized that he would walk the talk and live up to his promise.
And he actually did it! It might not mean much but John Dumelo staying true to his words is commendable.
He walked all the way from the Legon City Mall, to Presec, Legon’s main gate, in fulfilment of his promise to do so if Presec wins the 2023 NSMQ.
Congratulations to him.… pic.twitter.com/qk3YBbrnZj
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) October 31, 2023
