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ASSOSA 2004 hosts fun-filled ‘Party in the Park’ event
The 2004 year group of the Apam Senior High School Old Students Association (ASSOSA 2004) recently hosted a much-anticipated “Party in the Park” at the American International School sports complex in Accra, bringing together alumni from all year groups for a fraternal gathering.
The event was filled with energy, nostalgia, and excitement as former students reconnected and celebrated the strong bonds that continue to unite them even after leaving their alma mater.
The park buzzed with life as members from various year groups took part in a wide range of fun activities, starting with a health screening and an all-inclusive aerobics session led by Dr Sammed Pedro from Direct Care Australia.
The Class of 2006 won the football competition, defeating the Class of 2004 by a score of 3-1 before edging out the 2003 year group 3-2 on penalties.
The 2004 year group atoned for their loss to 2006 in the football match by defeating them in straight sets to win the tug-of-war event.
In the male orange-picking competition, Oliver Osei Abosi (2004) took first place, with Benjamin Adjei (2017) coming in second and Kwabena Amo (2004) placing third. In the female category, Davina Hawkins (2007) took first place, followed by Nana Ama Amissah (2007) and Lilian Nyande (2003).
Pastor Isaac Asiedu (2004) won the male lime-and-spoon competition, with Arnold Torgbor (2007) and Samuel Adu Boahene (2017) following. Rhoda Owusua (2017) won the female category, leaving Evelyn Essel-Cobbah (2004) and Tessa Djanie (2003) in second and third place, respectively.
Tessa Djanie (2003) defeated Love Joyce (2006) to win the Ludo competition. The draughts title went to Mr Akyea (1996), who defeated Alfred Baiden (2004). In playing cards, Obed Bismark Neequaye (2006) defeated Frederick Cobbinah Mensah (2006) in the finals. The gari soakings competition was won by Jonathan Effah Owusu (2007), with Lord Bentus (2005) coming in second. The 2004 ladies defeated their school sisters from 2003 to win the ladies’ penalty kicks.
In recognition of their efforts and the talents they displayed, the winners received medals, adding an extra layer of pride and motivation.
The day was graced by the ASSOSA National President, Mr Akwasi Addae-Boahene, along with several other prominent executives from ASSOSA National and other alumni. Their presence highlighted the importance of the event in fostering unity and keeping the spirit of Apam SHS alive across generations.
President of ASSOSA 2004, Mr Richard Amohs Asante, in his remarks, noted that the “Party in the Park” is more than just fun and games. “It’s a testament to the enduring connections among old students of Apam Senior High School,” he said.
He thanked all ASSOSA 2004 year group members for their commitment, as well as all year groups for their support in making the day a huge success. He also called on ASSOSA National to consider adopting the event and taking it to the next level.
As the day ended, attendees enjoyed a karaoke session, wined, dined, and danced their hearts out to old tunes from yesteryear.
“The Legacy Project is not merely about brick and mortar, it is a symbol, a bridge between generations,” he said.
By Raymond Ackumey
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A former Sec ond Lady, Mrs Matilda Amis sah-Arthur, has called for urgent action to bridge literacy gaps among young girls in the country to advance gender equality.
She stressed that improving lit eracy among girls was essential not only for women’s empowerment but also for national development.
“Addressing the literacy gap is not a woman’s issue. It is a nation al necessity and, with the passing of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act, 2024, Ghana is signalling that women belong in leadership, but leadership begins with a book,” she said.
Mrs Amissah-Arthur made the call at an event organised by the Ghana Library Authority (GLA) in Accra yesterday to mark Interna tional Women’s Day (IWD) on the theme: “Her Voice in Libraries: Women Transforming Literacy in Ghana.”
According to her, many girls in Ghana still drop out of school due to poverty, lack of mentorship and limited support systems, warning that without deliberate interven tions some risk becoming part of worrying national statistics.
The former Second Lady encouraged students, particularly girls, to see education not only as a tool for personal advancement but also as a means of empowering future generations.
“Don’t shy away from STEM and ICT subjects. Break into the male-dominated areas and bridge the digital divide,” she added.
Mrs Amissah-Arthur also called for stronger partnerships between men and women in advancing gen der equality, stressing that the issue should be viewed as a national development priority rather than solely a women’s concern.
“Gender equality is not a woman’s issue. It is a development issue. It requires partnership, respect and shared responsibility,” she said.
She further expressed opti mism that with the right support systems, every child, regardless of gender, could achieve their full potential.
In a remark, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Education, Lydia Essuah, said that despite progress made in promoting gender equality in the education sector, challenges remained in ensuring progression, completion and quality learning outcomes for all learners.
She highlighted the important role of libraries in advancing liter acy and lifelong learning skills, and called for increased investment in library infrastructure and services to help build a knowledge-driven society.
The Executive Director of the Ghana Library Authority, Alhassan Ziblim Bentintiche, also under scored the importance of libraries in empowering young people, par ticularly girls, with access to books, digital resources and mentorship opportunities.
He disclosed plans to expand Ghana’s library infrastructure and services to particularly attract the youth and promote literacy.
BY ABIGAIL ANNOH
Management of the Metro Mass Transit Limited has accused the government of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of pursuing what it describes as a “create, loot and share” agenda in the sale of portions of the Opera Square Bus Terminal to a private developer.
The Deputy Managing Director of the company, Haroun Apaw-Wiredu, raised the concerns while speaking to journalists at the Opera Square Bus Terminal in Accra on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
He indicated that the management of Metro Mass Transit would not tolerate any further unauthorized development at the terminal and would take steps to protect the property.
According to him, it would be wrong for a private developer to take control of state property for personal economic gain while the company and the public remain silent.
“How can we sit down and allow a private developer, just for his selfish economic gains, to capture state property for himself? No, we cannot sit down,” he stressed.
Mr Apaw Wiredu called on the public to resist what he described as attempts to take over state assets, adding that such actions would disadvantage ordinary citizens.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we must all stand up. We must all wake up. We must fight this level of brazen looting and attempts to milk the system at the expense of ordinary Ghanaians,” he indicated.
He explained that some individuals had been operating around the terminal for many years and alleged that the developer gained access to the land during the previous administration.
Mr Apaw Wiredu stressed that under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the company would pursue all legitimate means to protect the terminal from what he described as unlawful takeover.
He added that management would use every legal avenue available to defend the property and prevent any attempt to take control of the land without proper authorization.
By: Jacob Aggrey
