Ghanaian actor John Dumelo, an alumnus of Achimota School, has pledged to walk barefoot to Presbyterian Senior High School (PRESEC) if Achimota School wins the ongoing National Science and Maths Quiz. Although many consider PRESEC as the favorites for their eighth NSMQ title, John Dumelo is confident that Achimota School will outperform them.

John Dumelo tweeted on Sunday, October 22, 2023, "I am a proud Achimotan but If Presec wins the #NSMQ2023 on the 31st, I will walk barefoot backwards from Ayawaso West Wuogon to Presec school! They can’t win over Motown! Presec? Tweeeaa!!!"

Meanwhile, in the ongoing National Science and Maths Quiz, a petition submitted by Prempeh College, challenging the semifinal results, has been dismissed. Opoku Ware triumphed over Prempeh and Pope Johns Senior High School to advance to the grand finale with Presec and Achimota School. Prempeh College had raised concerns about the semifinal results and had taken to social media to voice their discontent. However, the organizers of the NSMQ, Primetime, defended the Quiz Mistress's decision and refuted claims of unfairness.