Asantehene Makes Major Donation To Historic Cape Coast School

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has made a GH¢500,000 donation to Mfantsipim School as the historic institution marked 150 years of shaping generations of students and contributing to Ghana’s development.

The financial support was announced during the climax of the school’s anniversary celebrations in Cape Coast on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The donation is intended to support the continued development of the institution, which has played a significant role in Ghana’s educational history.

Otumfuo attended the grand durbar as the guest speaker, joining traditional rulers, government officials, education authorities, alumni, teachers and students to commemorate the milestone.

The celebration was held under the theme, “150 years of Dwen Hwe Kan: A Legacy of Excellence, Leadership and Service to Inspire the Future.”

The Asantehene’s contribution was among the financial commitments made towards the school during the occasion. President John Dramani Mahama also donated GH¢100,000 to support its development.

Beyond celebrating its long history, the anniversary provided an opportunity for the school community to draw attention to infrastructure needs that must be addressed as the institution prepares for its next chapter.

Mfantsipim’s Head Boy, Isaac Kontan Asare, used the occasion to appeal for support for projects including refurbished science laboratories, school buses, an assembly hall and modern ICT facilities. He explained that these investments would help provide better learning conditions for current students and generations yet to come.

The school’s Headmaster, Very Rev Ebenezer Kobina Aidoo, also highlighted the absence of an assembly hall large enough to accommodate the school community. He noted that major school activities are held in the open air and can be disrupted by rainfall.

Founded on April 3, 1876, by the Wesleyan Mission in Cape Coast, Mfantsipim began with just 17 students. It was established as Wesleyan High School and later adopted the name Mfantsipim in 1905. The institution moved to its present location at Kwabotwe Hill in 1930.

Over its 150-year history, the school has produced prominent personalities who have served Ghana and the international community in various fields.

Otumfuo’s GH¢500,000 donation therefore comes at a significant moment in the institution’s history, as Mfantsipim seeks to preserve its educational legacy while improving the facilities needed to serve future generations.

Source: https://x.com/cdrafrica/status/2121648886104436933?s=46

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