Mfantsipim @150: Asantehene Supports Mfantsipim School with GH¢500k

The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has supported Mfantsipim School with half a million cedis donation.

He announced the donation when he graced the climax of the 150th anniversary celebration durbar held on November 14, 2026, at the Alex Dadey Sports Centre.

The year-long celebration was under the theme, “Mfantsipim @150: A Legacy of Excellence, Leadership and Service to Inspire the Future.”

The institution leveraged the occasion to honour the Asantehene with a painting made by a current student.

Other dignitaries who attended included Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, Oguaamanhene; Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President; Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education; Alex Appau Dadey, the Executive Chairman of KGL Group; and others.

Welcome
In his welcome address, the Planning Committee Chair, Captain John [Surname], said the celebration was intended to honour and celebrate the founders and those who sustained the institution.

He thereby expressed gratitude to stakeholders, particularly the Asantehene, for his presence, which he said “adds great distinction to this occasion.”

“We are eternally grateful to you for accepting our invitation.”

He further posited that the proud history of the institution demands a responsibility to strengthen the school, embrace innovation and lead students to excellence.

The Chairman for the occasion, Alex Appau Dadey, said the invitation to chair was one of his greatest achievements and humbling, and thus expressed his gratitude to the Planning Committee.

Appeal
Reflecting on the history of the school, the Head Boy, Isaac Kontan Asare, appealed for help to advance projects that will support the current and future generations, including refurbished science labs, school buses, an assembly hall and ultramodern ICT labs.

He noted that these facilities would support the grooming of students to continue the foundation upon which the school’s legacy was built.

He noted that the school rests on the dedicated hands and minds that continue to shape the minds and hands of generations, making its vision unwavering for the next 150 years.

Achievements
Meanwhile, the Headmaster, Very Rev. Ebenezer Kwabena Aidoo, indicated that the current dispensation of leaders inherited remarkable leadership and honoured visionaries whose sacrifice laid the foundation for what is seen now.

Outlining his achievements for the last six years of his leadership, he emphasised an improvement in staff and student conduct and a repertoire of awards, including West African Examinations Council (WAEC) distinction awards and the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).

Remarkable Milestone
In his speech, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II characterised the 150-year trajectory of the school as a remarkable milestone as he celebrated its enduring tradition.

He conceded that the school had paid its dues and occupied a special place in Ghana’s history.

He further acknowledged its outstanding values, discipline, intellectual capacity and service, training countless individuals who have served Ghana and the world.

He therefore commended past and present teachers and students.

“Its impact travels across generations… Your contributions deserve recognition and commendation.”

“As a former student of Adisadel College, I stand before you with the greatest respect for Mfantsipim. On a great day like this, an Adisadel College student must know when to applaud.”

Methodist Church Support
The Presiding Bishop of Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, reiterated the Church’s resolve to continuously support the school.

“We thank God for generations of old boys trained. This celebration is not so much about old boys but the current generation… The celebration is about the legacy, leadership, service, future and history and not just the founders… Methodist Church will continue to support the school and count it as one of our impressive legacies.”

GH¢250 Million Share
For his part, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu disclosed plans to disburse GH¢250 million from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to the four best-performing schools in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2027.

He counted Mfantsipim School as one of the beneficiaries, adding that it will be used to expand access through ICT, libraries, etc.

He further announced the completion of the government’s review of the Free Senior High School policy to realign investment in basic education.

He also announced an investment of $300 million, $2.8 million of which will be spent on infrastructure at second-cycle schools.

In addition, he said there will be 10 new model SHS schools and an upgrade of 30 schools to Category A schools.

Hon. Haruna also expressed concern about growing indiscipline in schools as he called for the support of Nananom, parents, students and clergy to stop the growing indiscipline in schools.

“We call on Otumfuo to lead the indiscipline campaign. ‘Yɛmma mmra no nyɛ adwuma’. If the law works, there will be order in schools. If the law works, students will learn, and there will be self-respect.”

He further assured of the requisite reprisal action against anyone found culpable in the Obuasi Senior High Technical School sexual abuse scandal.

According to him, the issue remains important to the government.

Future Needs
In her remarks, the Vice President drew attention to the dynamism of the world, noting that the anniversary should prompt questions on what kind of secondary education will be needed next and what must be done today to achieve that vision.

She added, “Government’s responsibility includes quality education, providing infrastructure and ensuring that trained teachers are available and also maintaining standards. This is all to meet our overarching ambition, which is an economy powered by people that produces more of what it consumes, processes more of its agricultural produce, develops its industries and uses its resources in the interest of everyone and creates meaningful employment and opportunities.”

“We know that the world our students are growing up in and will eventually work in is vastly different from the world the founders of Mfantsipim faced. Technology, scientific advancement, climate change and shifting employment patterns are redefining the knowledge and skills needed to contribute meaningfully to society.

“Yet, amidst these changes, we should never forget the fundamentals that the founders and successive leaders worked so hard to cultivate and preserve for the students,” she added.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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