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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
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The Western Central Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man at the Asankrangwa Education Area on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
In a statement signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit, ASP Beatrice Turkson, the police said preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was chased and stabbed multiple times by a group of people.
The incident is believed to have stemmed from a misunderstanding between the deceased and one of the suspects, identified as 36-year-old Kwasi Opong.
According to the police, swift action led to the arrest of Opong and another suspect, 23-year-old William Francis Osei. Both are currently in custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to apprehend another suspect who is still on the run.
The police noted that the body of the deceased has been deposited at the Asankrangwa Catholic Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
“The Command assures the public that all persons connected to this heinous crime will be brought to justice,” the statement said.
The police appealed to the public to provide any information that could assist in the ongoing investigations.
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Atuabo Gas Plant to Shut Down for Maintenance from August 16 to 30
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The Ministry said it had approved a request from the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. to carry out the maintenance, describing it as essential for the continued safe and reliable operation of the plant.
In a statement, the ministry stated that during the shutdown period, Ghana Gas will temporarily stop supplying gas to allow for critical works such as inspections, repairs, and upgrades to key equipment and systems.
The Ministry explained that these activities will help improve the plant’s efficiency and overall performance.
To ensure the shutdown does not affect power supply, the Ministry said it is working with key players in the energy sector to deploy alternative fuel sources.
It assured the public that these measures will help keep electricity supply stable across the country.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining reliable power supply and promised to give regular updates on the progress of the maintenance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
