12-Year-Old Prince Daniel Gains Admission to UEW, Becomes Youngest Student After His Brother Entered at 13

A 12-year-old Ghanaian boy identified as Prince Daniel has gained admission to the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), attracting widespread attention because of his exceptionally young age.

Daniel’s admission has also created a remarkable family academic record. His elder brother reportedly entered the same university at the age of 13, making Daniel one year younger than his brother was when he gained admission. (Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.)

Reports about the young student emerged online on September 15, 2026, with photographs and videos showing Daniel at the university alongside his father and elder brother.

The available reports describe him as the youngest student at UEW, although this claim is based on media and social-media reports rather than a publicly located official statement from the university confirming a formal youngest-student record. (Facebook)

Prince Daniel’s Admission to UEW

Prince Daniel, aged 12, has reportedly been admitted to the University of Education, Winneba.

His admission has attracted particular interest because university students in Ghana are normally considerably older when they begin tertiary education.

The reports do not provide sufficient verified information about Daniel’s exact date of birth, his specific programme at UEW or the precise admission route through which he entered the university.

Those details should therefore not be assumed beyond what has been publicly reported.

His Elder Brother Previously Entered UEW at 13

One of the most striking aspects of Daniel’s story is that his academic achievement follows that of his elder brother.

According to reports, his brother was admitted to the University of Education, Winneba at the age of 13.

Daniel has now reportedly gained admission at 12, meaning he entered the same university a year earlier than his brother did.

This makes the story unusual not only because of Daniel’s age but also because two brothers have reportedly reached university level at exceptionally young ages.

Daniel’s Examination Results Surface Online

A copy of what has been reported as Daniel’s examination results has also circulated online.

YEN.com.gh reported that the results showed grades in subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, General Knowledge, and Art and Graphic Design.

According to that report, the results contained two A1 grades, three B3 grades, one C4 and two C6 grades.

The online report does not provide enough information to independently establish the examination year, the complete list of subjects or the circumstances under which the results were obtained.

For that reason, the results are best presented as results reported to have surfaced online rather than as an independently verified official examination record.

Lecturers React to the Young Student

A video circulating online reportedly shows Prince Daniel seated with his father and elder brother during an interaction with lecturers at the university.

The lecturers were reportedly surprised by the young student’s age and responded by applauding and celebrating him.

The scene also showed Daniel’s father expressing pride in his son’s achievement.

Another video shared online by Onua FM also describes Daniel as a 12-year-old UEW student.

Several other Ghanaian social-media pages and media accounts have subsequently shared the story, helping to bring attention to the young student.

His Academic Background Remains Largely Unknown

Despite the attention surrounding Daniel, relatively little verified information is publicly available about his earlier education.

Online reports connect the photographs used in coverage of the story with Potsin T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS and credit photographs to Sylvanus Lhordsy Sakpaku and Pharouk Wahabu.

However, the available reports do not provide a sufficiently detailed educational history showing when Daniel started school, how quickly he progressed through the various levels or whether he followed an accelerated education programme.

It would therefore be inappropriate to fill those gaps with assumptions.

Why Daniel’s Age Has Generated Attention

Daniel’s age is the central reason his admission has generated such strong public interest.

At 12, he is considerably younger than the typical university entrant. His admission therefore raises questions about the educational journey that brought him to university at such an early age.

His story has also generated two different types of reactions online.

Many people have celebrated what they regard as an exceptional academic achievement and praised the support Daniel appears to have received from his family. Others have questioned whether a child of 12 is emotionally and socially prepared for university life.

The concerns reported online should, however, be distinguished from established facts about Daniel’s admission and academic ability.

A Remarkable Family Academic Record

The fact that Daniel’s elder brother also entered UEW at an exceptionally young age adds another dimension to the story.

The brothers have reportedly both attended the University of Education, Winneba, with the younger sibling now entering at 12 after his elder brother entered at 13.

Daniel has consequently taken over the distinction previously associated with his brother, according to the media reports currently circulating.

The available information does not establish whether the brothers followed exactly the same educational pathway or whether Daniel’s admission was influenced by his brother’s earlier experience.

Social Media Brings Daniel’s Story to the Public

The story has spread rapidly through Ghanaian social media.

Facebook posts from GhSplash, YEN.com.gh and other pages have described Daniel as a 12-year-old UEW student and highlighted the age at which his brother reportedly entered the university. (Facebook)

Instagram and YouTube posts have also circulated photographs and short videos about the young student. (Instagram)

The repeated appearance of the story across different platforms has increased public interest, although social-media repetition should not itself be treated as independent confirmation.

What Is Confirmed and What Is Still Unclear

The strongest consistent information across the reports is that a 12-year-old identified as Prince Daniel has gained admission to UEW and that his elder brother reportedly entered the university at 13.

Reports also consistently describe Daniel as exceptionally young and show him in photographs or videos connected with the university.

However, several important details remain unclear from the information currently available online.

These include his exact date of birth, the specific UEW programme to which he has been admitted, his complete academic history, the official admission documentation and whether UEW itself has formally designated him as its youngest-ever student.

There is also no publicly located UEW statement in the available search results confirming the full details of the story.

A Story That Will Continue to Attract Attention

Prince Daniel’s reported admission to the University of Education, Winneba is an unusual development in Ghana’s education space.

At just 12, he has reportedly reached university level and followed an academic path already taken by his elder brother, who entered UEW at 13.

The next stage of the story will likely provide more information about Daniel’s programme, educational background and experience as he begins his university journey. Until further official details emerge, the remarkable achievement should be reported alongside the distinction between information confirmed by the university and claims currently circulating through media and social media.