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1986 OAA launches 40th anniversary legacy project
THE 1986 Old Achimotan Association (OAA) has launched its 40th anniversary legacy project with a firm commitment to give back to their alma mater while honouring the clergy who guided their spiritual journey.
The colourful ceremony, held on Sunday, September 28, at the Aggrey Chapel, brought together Old Achimotans across generations, including the 1976 and 2001 year groups, the school’s leadership, clergy, students, and well-wishers.
The event dubbed “an evening of hymns, psalms and worship was held under the theme “Honouring our clergy.”
The group would refurbish the Aggrey Chapel, a spiritual landmark at the heart of the school. Other initiatives include a donation to the Achimota School endowment fund, a cadet career training and mentorship programme, and an environmental greening campaign to promote sustainability on campus.
President of the 1986 Year Group, Ms Sena Siaw-Boateng, said the milestone celebration was not only about reconnecting but also about leaving a legacy that reflects the enduring values of Achimota.
“You were more than priests, pastors, or chaplains to us, you were our shepherds, counsellors, and second parents. Because of your dedication, we learned that true education is not only of the mind, but also of the heart and soul,” she said.
She also expressed gratitude to the school’s leadership, the OAA Projects Committee, co-celebrating year groups, and families of departed colleagues for their unwavering support in bringing the vision to life.
Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, hailed the 1986 year group’s commitment to service and called on old students across generations to emulate the gesture.
“The Legacy Project is not merely about brick and mortar, it is a symbol, a bridge between generations,” he said.
He urged current students to take inspiration from the project, noting that Achimota’s enduring mission of unity, discipline, and service requires collective responsibility.
The programme was interspersed with music from the Aggrey Chapel Choir, gospel artist Perez Musik, and the 1986 anniversary choir and friends.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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