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TARPSA climaxes 60th anniversary in grand style
• Nana Abena Boaduwaa II (fouthfrom right) flanked by the dignitries
to unveil the dining hall project
Members of the Past Students’ Association of Tarkwa Senor High School (TARPSA), last SaturdaY took Tarkwa by ‘whirlwind’ when they celebrated their 60th anniversary in a grand style.
Th event, on the theme ‘Achieving academic excellence evoked a cocktail of memories flavoured with joy, merry making, and reminisces of the period gone, but not forgotten.
As former classmates embraced and shouted , they reflected on forbearers, who slept on the floor, fetch the only source of water from Bediabewu stream nearby, and the disciplinary regime that moulded their future.
It was a moment of laughter and tears of joy.
Former Mates were also heard re-echoing nicknames they gave teachers and also solemnised those who had passed on. It was a celebration of fashionable style, as past students and guests, clad in anniversary cloth waxed with the motto ‘Carpe Diem’ – seize the opportunity.
Indeed, it was a goose – pimpled occasion that unfolded at the Tarkwa Senior High School (TARSCO) park.
It was an event that witnessed the blend of martial march and traditional dances spiced with peals of hymns from the school choir.
The school’s naval cadet, under the command of Under Officer, Sandra Ntiakoh, exhibited a splendid performance that exemplified the maxim of preparedness, martial discipline and the character for future leaders.
Undoubtedly, the 51-member contingent showed dexterity in time, marksmanship, precision and espirit de corps.
Indeed, they gave an eloquent testimony, that these were next corps TARPSCANS ready to lift the banner and hold the torch of TARSCO in the next century.
What increased the crescendo was the splendid performance by the band. They never wavered when even Master of Ceremonies (MCs), including Fiifi Boafo of COCOBOD, in ‘violation’ of military protocol, prompted them to leave the quadrangle.
Led by the Drum Major, they remained resolute and resumed their antics before returning to base, in style. And the applause from the gathering was deafening and echoed which could even be heard down valleys of TARSCO and beyond the mining enclaves.
The cultural troupe also mellowed and melted the hearts of the guests including the Queenmother of Apinto Division, Nana Abena Boaduwaa II, Apinto Gyaasehene, Nana Dr Adarkwa Bediako III, Coordinator, Technical Division Ministry of Finance and TARPSA National President, Mrs Hannah Owusu-Koranteng.
They cruised on cloud nine while the atumpan and fontofroms pumped the air with throbbing rhythms. Indeed, the ecstasy was fantastic.
Ms Mends, who could not hide her joy, recounted her stay at TARSCO and mentioned that “it was all joy to be here again.”
She revealed how she swept the hen coop of one housemistress, Miss Adjei and benefitted by enjoying chicken soup on Sundays.
“It’s great to be in TARSCO. You might come here with no dreams, but, with time, you find friends, who will stand by you, nurture and inspire you. House mistresses may be strict on you, but, ultimately, it’s a good habit not just for today, but, also for tomorrow,” she recollected.
Thanking stakeholders, especially TARPSCANS, Mrs Owusu -Koranteng, prayed that God should guide them for another successful anniversary.
She said “ It has been a very wonderful week full of events, excitement, and challenges that have almost threatened our ability to succeed. We made it and it is a success that each one of us can identify with.
“It is the Lord and the spirit of team work. All I can say is Ayekoo because there is nothing more beyond that. I am trusting that this is just the beginning of bigger things to manifest.”
Mrs Owusu-Koranteng continued “What we set out for ourselves appears to be huge. We can achieve this goal and it is my prayer that when we plan for the 65th anniversary, the uniting force would be how we will be handing over the flagship to our alma mater.”
The Headmaster, Mr George Oduro, celebrated the collectivity of the TARSCO spirit of Carpe Diem, especially from staff and TARPSA for their efforts in development, stressing that, “the toils of the founding fathers continue to bear fruits.”
TARSCO charted its future in September, 1961, with 59 pioneers- 46 boys and 13 girls, who had no dormitories at the time, under the tutelage of the strict, principled headmaster, late Charles Kodwo Enyawosika Stephens.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Tarkwa
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
