The Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) has officially triggered the countdown to one of the most significant milestones in African education: the 150th Anniversary of
Mfantsipim School.
At a high-profile Pre-Launch Press Briefing held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the MOBA Secretariat in Accra, leadership from the school, the Methodist Church, and the Ghana Education Service (GES) gathered to outline the roadmap for the 2026 Sesquicentennial Celebration.
1. The Anniversary Roadmap: Key Upcoming Dates
The celebration is designed as a "structured build-up," moving from administrative launches to a grand climax in Cape Coast.
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March 20, 2026: Official Unveiling of the 150th Anniversary Commemorative Cloth at Wesley Towers, Accra.
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Ongoing 2026: Sector-specific professional highlights (Governance, Science, Business, and Arts) led by various MOBA year groups.
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November 2026: The Grand Anniversary Durbar and Speech Day at the school’s home on Kwabotwe Hill, Cape Coast.
2. Preserving the "Mfantsipim" Brand
A notable highlight of the briefing was the firm directive regarding the school's nomenclature. Captain John B. Yamoah, President of the 150th Anniversary Planning Committee, issued a specific caution to the public and the media:
"The institution remains Mfantsipim School—or simply Mfantsipim. It should not be inaccurately referred to as 'Mfantsipim Senior Secondary' or 'Mfantsipim Senior High.' The Mfantsipim brand is singular, historic, and irreplicable."
This move aims to protect the prestige of the first secondary school established in the Gold Coast (1876), ensuring its historic identity remains intact during the global celebrations.
3. The Logo: A Visual Legacy
The 150th Anniversary logo, previously unveiled in February 2025, serves as the primary visual anchor for the celebrations. It integrates three core elements:
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The School Crest: Representing the foundation laid by the Methodist Church.
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The Number "150": Marking a century and a half of continuous educational leadership.
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The Motto: Dwen Hwe Kan ("Think Ahead"), reinforcing the school’s forward-looking philosophy.
4. Strategic Support from GES
The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, used the platform to call on alumni across Ghana to emulate the MOBA model. He emphasized that the sustainability of academic excellence in second-cycle institutions now relies heavily on alumni support in infrastructure development and academic advancement.
The Bottom Line
For Mfantsipim, "150" is not just a number—it is a testament to the school’s role in "The Making of Ghana." As the school prepares for its climax in Cape Coast, the call to all "Old Boys" is clear: adorn the commemorative cloth on March 20 and prepare to honor a legacy of faith, character, and purposeful leadership.
