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WASSOSA ‘78 donates dining table to alma mater
Headmistress (middle) and a group of WASSOSA 1978 students and tutors
The West Africa Senior Secondary School Old Students Association (WASSOSA 1978) has donated 60 dining table sets to their alma mater last Monday.
This gesture was to help alleviate the burden of the school.
The donation was witnessed by Isaac Okai, a two-time immediate board member of the 1978 year group; Dr. Solomon Anum, former Deputy Director of the Ghana Geological Survey; Rev. Moses Ocquaye Nortey, Senior Pastor of All Souls Baptist Church, South La and David Ofori Acheampong, former General Secretary of GNAT, among others.
The Headmistress of the school, Dr. Mrs. Shine Agatha Ofori, expressed gratitude to the old students for the gesture.
She recounted how the 1978 alumni visited the school on July 4, and upon observing the students’ lack of adequate dining tables, pledged to provide the necessary support.
Dr Ofori emphasised that the impact of the donation has been immediate and profound.
“The once-empty space where students queued for food, clutching their meals in hand, is now bustling with activity. With the provision of proper dining facilities, students can now enjoy their meals in a dignified manner.”
“Furthermore, the school’s canteen has transformed into a multi-functional space, serving not only as a dining area but also as a communal gathering spot,” she stated.
The President of WASSOSA, Dr. David Odoi, hailed the donation as the beginning of a promising new chapter for the school.
He outlined plans for future projects, including the construction of a boys’ dormitory, underscoring the ongoing commitment of the alumni to support their alma mater’s growth and development.
The Chairman of the 1978 WASSOSA year group, Seth Boye Laryea, highlighted the continuous support provided by the alumni, citing their involvement in events such as the school’s 70th Speech and prize-giving day.
By George Obeng Osei
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
