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  • NSMQ 2024: Mfantsipim sends Prempeh College home

    NSMQ 2024: Mfantsipim sends Prempeh College home

    Mfantsipim School has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after a thrilling victory over Prempeh College in a closely contested quarter-final.

    The match, held at the SGS Auditorium in Cape Coast on October 24, 2024, was highly anticipated as three powerhouse schools—Mfantsipim School, Prempeh College, and Swedru Secondary School—battled for academic supremacy.

    From the start, Prempeh College took an early lead, scoring 30 points in the first round, with Mfantsipim close behind at 29 points. Swedru Secondary School struggled to keep pace, finishing the round with 13 points. The competition quickly intensified, with each school pushing their limits in an effort to dominate the quiz.

    Mfantsipim, also known as the Botwe Boys, mounted a strong comeback in the second round, overtaking Prempeh College with 38 points while Prempeh trailed at 35. Swedru remained stuck at 13 points, unable to break through the fierce competition between the top two schools. The back-and-forth exchanges kept the audience on edge as both Mfantsipim and Prempeh fought for control.

    As the quiz progressed into the fourth round, Mfantsipim extended their lead to 50 points, with Prempeh close behind at 46 points. Swedru Secondary School, despite their efforts, could only manage 24 points. The competition remained tight between Mfantsipim and Prempeh, setting the stage for a dramatic finale.

    In the final round, Prempeh College launched a stunning comeback, catching up to Mfantsipim with a score of 53 points. The match was now tied, leading to a tense tie-breaker that would determine the winner. The atmosphere in the auditorium was electric as both teams braced themselves for one last battle of wits.

    In a moment of brilliance, Mfantsipim School answered the tie-breaker question correctly, clinching the win and sending Prempeh College home. The narrow victory by just one question left the crowd in awe, with Botwe supporters erupting in celebration. Prempeh College, despite their valiant effort, exited the competition in a heartbreaking defeat.

    Swedru Secondary School also bowed out of the contest after struggling to keep up with the intense pace. Though they fought hard, their journey in the NSMQ 2024 ended at the quarter-final stage.

    Mfantsipim’s victory propels them into the semi-finals, where they will continue their quest for the prestigious NSMQ trophy. With this dramatic win, the Botwe Boys have proven themselves as strong contenders, and all eyes will be on them as they move closer to the ultimate prize.

  • LIVESTREAMING: Prempeh College faces Mfantsipim, SWESCO

    LIVESTREAMING: Prempeh College faces Mfantsipim, SWESCO

    The 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is heating up as the quarterfinals kick off with an exciting contest between three prestigious schools: Swedru Secondary School (SWESCO), Mfantsipim School, and Prempeh College.

    The match, scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, is taking place at the SGS Auditorium, University of Cape Coast (UCC).

    This contest promises to be a thrilling battle of intellect as each school fields a talented duo of quiz contestants:

    Neymer and Eric will be representing SWESCO, Mfantsipim School represented by David and Isaac and Prempeh College: Malik and Jeffery.

  • Prempeh College old student nabbed in US for $7m wire fraud

    Prempeh College old student nabbed in US for $7m wire fraud

    Two Ghanaian-American citizens have been arrested in the United States on charges of wire fraud, allegedly amassing around $7 million over three years.

    Kelvin Nkwantabisa, 31, from Atlanta, also known as “Kevin Brown” and “KO,” is the primary suspect and is currently held by U.S. Marshals in Broward County, as reported by Local 10 on Friday, May 24. Nkwantabisa, believed to be an alumnus of Prempeh College, is detained in the Broward Main Jail and faces six federal charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

    The second suspect, Justice Amoh, also known as “Samuel Andrews,” from The Bronx, New York, is being prosecuted in the Southern District of Florida.

    The indictment also names two other co-conspirators: John Jouissance from Canal Winchester, Ohio, and Leshea Moore, also known as “Deborah Green,” from Acworth, Georgia.

    The federal indictment details their scheme: they allegedly compromised victims’ business email accounts to monitor and intercept emails discussing wire transfer payments. Posing as legitimate business partners, they sent fraudulent emails with payment and wire instructions, tricking victims into transferring money into bank accounts controlled by the group.

    The indictment lists five unidentified victims, including a corporation in Coral Springs, a company in Suffolk, England, and an investor in Auckland, New Zealand. These entities reportedly wired over $7 million to accounts controlled by the group and their co-conspirators.

    The group is accused of opening shell companies and bank accounts to receive the stolen funds. Authorities allege the scheme operated from August 2022 through March 2023, with the Coral Springs company alone losing over $1.3 million.

    Nkwantabisa appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court on Thursday and is scheduled for an arraignment and detention hearing next Thursday. Federal court records indicate that Amoh and Jouissance were also taken into custody in New York and Ohio, respectively, this week. Moore was not in custody as of Friday.

    If convicted, all face decades in federal prison.

  • Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II shares stories from his upbringing and childhood

    Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II shares stories from his upbringing and childhood

    During his 74th birthday dinner on Monday, May 6, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II unveiled a personal narrative that shed light on his intentionally obscured royal lineage during his formative years.

    The Asantehene disclosed why he was unable to attend his preferred institution, Prempeh College in Kumasi, during his revelatory speech.

    He revealed that his uncle, the then Asantehene Nana Agyemang Prempeh II, purposefully shielded him from his regal heritage, a fact that only came to light later in his life.

    Otumfuo recounted being raised away from Manhyia, the royal palace, by his uncle under the guise of being his biological son.

    The circumstances surrounding this revelation were detailed by Otumfuo, explaining that his mother had initially sought a divorce from his father due to alleged infidelity.

    However, his uncle intervened and persuaded his mother against it, citing that he hadn’t yet achieved his desired outcome from the marriage.

    This intervention ultimately led to Otumfuo’s birth and upbringing under his uncle’s guidance.

    Additionally, Otumfuo shared how his uncles diverted him from attending Prempeh College, opting instead to enroll him in a different high school.

    In his own words, Otumfuo stated: “So, about four years after my birth, I was given to my uncle Kwadwo Bonsu, called Oheneba Mensah Bonsu who was then Hiahene. It was a ploy between my mother and uncle because my uncle didn’t want me to be raised in royalty.”

    This narrative, shared during his birthday celebrations, offered a rare glimpse into the intricate family dynamics and decisions that shaped Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s early life, highlighting the hidden complexities of royal lineage and personal aspirations.

    Read his narration below:

    “So, about four years after my birth, I was given to my uncle Kwadwo Bonsu, called Oheneba Mensah Bonsu who was then Hiahene.

    “It was a ploy between my mother and uncle because my uncle didn’t want me to be raised in royalty.

    “So, my uncle took me in as his son. He told me I came after his eldest son, Afodour, and up until recently, I thought I came after him. He sent me to a division school and took care of me. “They didn’t even want me to know Manhyia so they never brought me there.

    “My biological mother used to come to our house at Ashtown under the guise of visiting her brother, my uncle.

    “Once in a while, Nana Asantehene would come and I’ll be asked to serve him and he would ask about my wellbeing but because they weren’t saying anything, I didn’t know him. Through that, I completed division school and had to enter secondary school.

    “My uncle took me to Osae to get all my prospectus for Prempeh College. The current Adontenhene’s mother was the one who bought my prospectus.

    “I was there one day when they came to tell me I was going to be transferred to a different school from Prempeh. Most of my friends from Ashtown were all at Prempeh College so I also wanted to be there. K.Y. Asafo Adjei, Mark Addo, Kwabena Poku, and others were all there.

    “But because they knew what they were doing, it was Sehwi Wiawso that they took me to. Mr. Osae was the headmaster [at Prempeh College] and he said a disciplinarian friend of his had been transferred from Opoku Ware to Sehwi Wiawso so they would take me there.

    “Everything had been orchestrated between my two uncles, (Oheneba Mensah Bonsu and Nana Agyemang Prempeh II, then Asantehene.)

    “He said Sehwi Wiawso chief is my son, send him there, if he needs something, he will take care of him. After school my elder brother had arrived and he had gained admission at IPS (now UPSA) to go and study accountancy so he asked him to hand me over to my father’s brother, Engineer Asafo Boakye,” he recounted.

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  • Why Asantehene schooled at Sefwi Wiawso SHS and not Prempeh College 

    Why Asantehene schooled at Sefwi Wiawso SHS and not Prempeh College 

    During his 74th birthday dinner on Monday, May 6, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II revealed a personal story of how he was intentionally kept unaware of his royal lineage during his upbringing.

    Otumfuo also shared why he couldn’t attend his desired school, Prempeh College, in Kumasi.

    According to him, his uncle, then Asantehene Nana Agyemang Prempeh II, shielded him from his royal heritage, a fact he only discovered later in life.

    He recounted how he was raised away from Manhyia, the royal palace, by his uncle under the pretense of being his biological son.

    Detailing the circumstances, Otumfuo explained that his mother had sought a divorce from his father due to his alleged infidelity. However, his uncle intervened and convinced his mother not to proceed, stating that he hadn’t yet achieved his desired outcome from the marriage. This intervention led to Otumfuo’s birth.

    He also shared how his uncles enrolled him in a different high school instead of Prempeh College, his preferred choice.

    Read his narration below:

    “So, about four years after my birth, I was given to my uncle Kwadwo Bonsu, called Oheneba Mensah Bonsu who was then Hiahene. It was a ploy between my mother and uncle because my uncle didn’t want me to be raised in royalty.

    “So, my uncle took me in as his son. He told me I came after his eldest son, Afodour, and up until recently, I thought I came after him. He sent me to a division school and took care of me.

    “They didn’t even want me to know Manhyia so they never brought me there. My biological mother used to come to our house at Ashtown under the guise of visiting her brother, my uncle.

    “Once in a while, Nana Asantehene would come and I’ll be asked to serve him and he would ask about my wellbeing but because they weren’t saying anything, I didn’t know him. Through that, I completed division school and had to enter secondary school.

    “My uncle took me to Osae to get all my prospectus for Prempeh College. The current Adontenhene’s mother was the one who bought my prospectus.

    “I was there one day when they came to tell me I was going to be transferred to a different school from Prempeh. Most of my friends from Ashtown were all at Prempeh College so I also wanted to be there. K.Y. Asafo Adjei, Mark Addo, Kwabena Poku, and others were all there.

    “But because they knew what they were doing, it was Sehwi Wiawso that they took me to. Mr. Osae was the headmaster [at Prempeh College] and he said a disciplinarian friend of his had been transferred from Opoku Ware to Sehwi Wiawso so they would take me there.

    “Everything had been orchestrated between my two uncles, (Oheneba Mensah Bonsu and Nana Agyemang Prempeh II, then Asantehene.)

    “He said Sehwi Wiawso chief is my son, send him there, if he needs something, he will take care of him. After school my elder brother had arrived and he had gained admission at IPS (now UPSA) to go and study accountancy so he asked him to hand me over to my father’s brother, Engineer Asafo Boakye,” he recounted.

  • “It is not always the ones who win that are the best” – Prempeh College’s NAPO ‘mocks’ NSMQ winners PRESEC

    Former Education Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh has asserted that Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (Presec-Legon) is undergoing an identity crisis by appending “Legon” to its name.

    During a seminar organized by the University of Ghana Student Representative Council (SRC) with the theme “Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders, the Big Conversation,” Opoku Prempeh, who currently serves as the Energy Minister, expressed his perplexity over the school’s inclusion of “Legon” in its name.

    Opoku Prempeh argued that as Presec is situated in the Madina Atomic enclave, he finds it puzzling why the school associates itself with “Legon.”

    Despite Presec’s consistent victories in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), he emphasized that this does not automatically designate the school as the best in the country. Opoku Prempeh contended that the title of the best school belongs to Prempeh College in Kumasi, his alma mater.

    In jest, he said, “Presec is located in the Madina constituency; how is it then called Presec Legon? Identity crisis. They always rush and become second; that is why they’re called ‘Pre-sec’, you rush to become second.”

    He remarked in Twi, “But what I am trying to say is that they might win and not be number one; they might win and not be the best because the circumstances of the win might be different.

    “Look, the newly appointed Chief Justice went to Wesley Girls, and the biggest girls’ school is Mfantsiman, not very far away from Wesley Girls. How many times has Wesley Girls won the Science and Maths Quiz?

    “So, it is not always the ones who win that are the best, because maybe the number of students Wesley Girls has or takes in a year and the output, they produce…” he added.

  • Prempeh College supporter heads to Court to halt 2023 NSMQ grand finale

    Prempeh College supporter heads to Court to halt 2023 NSMQ grand finale

    An individual deemed to be a supporter of Prempeh College has filed an interlocutory injunction application at a High Court to prevent Primetime Limited from organising the grand finale of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) as scheduled.

    The final contest has been slated for October 30 at the National Theatre, Accra.

    In a writ sighted by The Independent Ghana on social media, the plaintiff whose identity is currently unknown and is represented by Kwame Boateng Atuahene, Esp, wants the court to halt the organising of the finale until the “final determination of the matter in terms of the affidavit in support.”

    The said affidavit is not privy to the media or the public. However, Prempeh College and Primetime Limited have engaged in a disagreement over a riddle for which clues were given that point to the linear superposition principle during the semifinal stage contest that saw Opoku Ware School beat Prempeh College. 

    In response to the school’s petition, which claimed that the principle of superposition is the same as the principle of linear superposition, Primetime Limited noted that the Quiz Mistress, Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, exercises discretion on whether an answer provided by a contestant is sufficiently responsive and would have accepted the answer given by the Prempeh College contestants if, in her professional opinion, the target key and the answer given by the contestants were synonymous.

    The statement signed by Managing Director of Primetime Limited, Nana Mensa-Bonsu, noted that Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann did not in this case, opting instead to maintain the more precise original key.

    In response to Primetime Limited’s statement, Prempeh College reaffirmed their belief that the answer provided by their contestant was accurate. They clarified that they did not concur with the NSMQ’s consultant when the issue was initially discussed at the contest venue.

    “Given that we may have reached an impasse we request that an independent consultant or body be engaged to bring finality to this matter since one cannot be a judge in his own matter. We are resolute in our minds that our answer is correct, and we will take all available steps and means including legal, if necessary, to ensure that Prempeh College and its contestants are given a fair hearing,” the school’s statement added.

  • FULL TEXT: Prempeh College responds to Prime Limited over NSMQ semis

    FULL TEXT: Prempeh College responds to Prime Limited over NSMQ semis

    Prempeh College has responded to the National Science and Maths Quiz’s (NSMQ) organizers regarding their protest during the semi-final contest on Thursday, October 19.

    This response comes after Primetime Limited upheld their decision to not award any marks to Prempeh College for their response to a riddle during the semi-final.

    In their letter to the school, Primetime Limited indicated that, after consulting with their resident physics expert, the quiz mistress did not make an error in her judgment.

    Here is Prempeh College’s response in pictures.

  • Prempeh College insists of unfairness in 2023 NSMQ’s semis; to refer issues to int’l bodies

    Prempeh College insists of unfairness in 2023 NSMQ’s semis; to refer issues to int’l bodies

    Prempeh College has responded to the National Science and Maths Quiz’s (NSMQ) organizers regarding their protest during the semi-final contest on Thursday, October 19.

    This response comes after Primetime Limited upheld their decision to not award any marks to Prempeh College for their response to a riddle during the semi-final.

    In their letter to the school, Primetime Limited indicated that, after consulting with their resident physics expert, the quiz mistress did not make an error in her judgment.

    Primetime Limited noted that the Quiz Mistress, Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, exercises discretion on whether an answer provided by a contestant is sufficiently responsive and would have accepted the answer given by the Prempeh College contestants if, in her professional opinion, the target key and the answer given by the contestants were synonymous.

    The statement signed by Managing Director of Primetime Limited, Nana Mensa-Bonsu, noted that Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann did not in this case, opting instead to maintain the more precise original key.

    “When the complaint came to the attention of the Physics consultant, full consideration was given to all the issues raised and the protesters, after receiving complete attention, were satisfied with the explanation and counterexample that were given by the consultant.

    “The Quiz Mistress’s ruling is affirmed. While we greatly appreciate Prempeh College’s keen interest and passion for the NSMQ, we draw the line at insinuations of bias and attempts to favour some schools. We place premium on fairness to all participating schools, which is why we allow protests from schools, to ensure that there is fairness in the adjudication of contests. Where a school’s protest is found to have merit, the error is rectified and the appropriate marks are awarded to them.

    “Indeed, we are known to pause contests, so as to resolve a protest that has been made by a school. In this instance, the Prempeh team’s protest was reviewed by the Physics consultant, who then explained the concepts to the team, which the team accepted. Consequently, this turnaround and insinuation that a deliberate injustice has been carried out against Prempeh College is rather surprising,” the statement added.

    Prempeh College’s new letter addresses several issues raised by Primetime Limited, including the consultant’s response to the protest and allegations of bias on social media.

    The school clarified that they did not accuse the NSMQ organizers of bias when they protested an answer to a riddle during the semi-final on October 19.

    Prempeh College expressed regret that they were accused of tarnishing the competition’s reputation after being longtime participants. They emphasized that their initial protest letter did not imply any allegations of bias or favoritism by the organizers towards their school or others. Instead, it aimed to explain why they believed their answer was correct.

    “It is quite regrettable that our petition has elicited a response that borders on accusations and counter-accusations with respect to allusions to bias and favouritism. We wish to unequivocally state that we, Prempeh College, have not engaged in any smear campaign against Primetime on any Social Media platform, and we will advise that you ignore such issues and deal with the matters raised in our protest,” parts of the statement read.

    “We appreciate the work your institution has done for Science and Mathematics in Ghana and beyond since 1993 with the introduction of this National Science and Math Quiz except to add that we disagree with this decision on the riddle in question,” the school added.

    Prempeh College highlighted that they have consistently supported the NSMQ program and its winners, even in years when they were eliminated early. They emphasized that their current engagement with Primetime is the first of its kind, as they genuinely believe in the correctness of their stance.

    Regarding Primetime’s response to their protests, Prempeh College reaffirmed their belief that the answer provided by their contestant was accurate. They clarified that they did not concur with the NSMQ’s consultant when the issue was initially discussed at the contest venue.

    The school stated that “it must be pointed out that the consultant did not interact with our lead on the subject matter let alone get a tacit acceptance.”

    “With respect to the riddle question posed, we maintain that the response given in your reply does not address the inquiry in terms of the clues provided and this is not supported by various reference materials and authoritative publications on the subject matter.”

    “Given that we may have reached an impasse we request that an independent Consultant or body be engaged to bring finality to this matter since one cannot be a judge in his own matter. We are resolute in our minds that our answer is correct, and we will take all available steps and means including legal, if necessary, to ensure that Prempeh College and its contestants are given a fair hearing.”

    Prempeh College added that they will refer the issue to other international institutions and experts, and furnish the NSMQ organisers with copies of the responses at the appropriate time.

     

  • Address your grievances via NSMQ rules and not smear campaign on social media – Primetime Limited to Prempeh College

    Address your grievances via NSMQ rules and not smear campaign on social media – Primetime Limited to Prempeh College

    Organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Primetime Limited, have reacted to claims of rigging the semifinal stage contest, which featured Opoku Ware School, Pope John SHS and Prempeh College.

    The contest held on October 19 ended in favour of Opoku Ware School, who progressed to the final stage of the competition.

    Following the contest, coordinators of Prempeh College protested the outcome of the competition. They disputed the answer to a riddle in the fifth round of the competition and called for a review and acceptance of their contestant’s answer, as well as the overturn of the results of the contest in favour of Prempeh College.

    The protest from Prempeh College concerns a riddle for which clues were given that point to the linear superposition principle. In interactions with the complainants on their protest, no reference to exponential superposition was made.

    Instead, a nonlinear superposition relevant to intensity was given as a counterexample, which seemed to satisfy the protesters. Indeed, there are situations where electric fields participate in nonlinear processes in which combining two fields produces a field that does not equal the sum of the fields, the associated phenomena constituting a vibrant branch of Physics.

    The clues in the riddle in question were intended to prompt the specific response "(Principle of) Linear Superposition" and enough were given. The claim that no clue restricts the answer to linear superposition is not supported by clues 4 and 5.

    Specifically, the examples given in the last clue, namely, electric field and scalar potential calculations as practiced by SHS students, point directly to linear superposition.

    In response to the school’s petition, which claimed that the principle of superposition is the same as the principle of linear superposition, Primetime Limited noted that the Quiz Mistress, Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, exercises discretion on whether an answer provided by a contestant is sufficiently responsive and would have accepted the answer given by the Prempeh College contestants if, in her professional opinion, the target key and the answer given by the contestants were synonymous.

    The statement signed by Managing Director of Primetime Limited, Nana Mensa-Bonsu, noted that Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann did not in this case, opting instead to maintain the more precise original key.

    “When the complaint came to the attention of the Physics consultant, full consideration was given to all the issues raised and the protesters, after receiving complete attention, were satisfied with the explanation and counterexample that were given by the consultant.

    “The Quiz Mistress’s ruling is affirmed. While we greatly appreciate Prempeh College’s keen interest and passion for the NSMQ, we draw the line at insinuations of bias and attempts to favour some schools. We place premium on fairness to all participating schools, which is why we allow protests from schools, to ensure that there is fairness in the adjudication of contests. Where a school’s protest is found to have merit, the error is rectified and the appropriate marks are awarded to them.

    “Indeed, we are known to pause contests, so as to resolve a protest that has been made by a school. In this instance, the Prempeh team’s protest was reviewed by the Physics consultant, who then explained the concepts to the team, which the team accepted. Consequently, this turnaround and insinuation that a deliberate injustice has been carried out against Prempeh College is rather surprising,” the statement added.

    Primetime Limited also noted that the ability to protest a question, answer, or mode of adjudication is not a new one, thus would like Prempeh College to use the procedure described in the NSMQ Rules to address their grievances, rather than to resort to a smear campaign on social media.

    “Sullying the reputation of the competition is not an action one takes when one is truly gracious in defeat; disagreeing, but accepting the outcome in good faith is graciousness in defeat. We would like to reiterate that Primetime has no interest whatsoever, in which school wins, or loses a contest, or, ultimately, the championship trophy.

    “We place a very high premium on the integrity of the programme and so go to great lengths, too numerous to recount here, to protect it. It would be very unfortunate for anyone to dismiss the great effort and investment of time and money that the contestants and trainers put into preparing their teams to excel at this competition, by insinuating that Primetime is biased towards some schools and manipulates contests in their favour.

    A five-time champion knows, from experience, the challenges preparing for and triumphing over all other participants present to the team and how much hard work goes on behind the scenes and on stage, to produce excellent results at each edition of the NSMQ. We appreciate the exciting and passionate contests you have given us at NSMQ 2023 and wish you the very best in future editions of the National Science and Maths Quiz,” the statement added.

  • PLAYBACK: OWASS vs Pope John SHS vs Prempeh College

    PLAYBACK: OWASS vs Pope John SHS vs Prempeh College

    The second semifinal stage contest of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) featured Opoku Ware School, Pope John SHS and Prempeh College.

    They battled for the second slot in the final stage of the competition.

    The school that won this contest will join Achimota School and one more school.

    The contest was sizzling, as the schools that competed were top dogs.

  • NSMQ 2023: Prempeh College advances to the semi-finals

    NSMQ 2023: Prempeh College advances to the semi-finals

    Prempeh College has successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).

    In their quarter-final match against Mawuli SHS and Aburi Presby SHS, the highly-regarded NSMQ favorites demonstrated a strong determination to secure this year’s coveted trophy.

    Prempeh College commenced their journey on a strong note by taking the lead in the very first round, and they maintained their supremacy throughout the contest.

    In the initial round, the ‘Sofoline boys’ accumulated an impressive 25 points, leaving Mawuli and Aburi Presby trailing behind with 19 and 18 points, respectively.

    Prempeh College remained vigilant, recognizing that in the NSMQ, the first round does not always predict the ultimate winner.

    Demonstrating their consistency, the finalists from 2022 once again surged ahead, amassing an impressive 38 points while their competitors remained in the tens. Mawuli and Aburi Presby saw a decrease of one and two points, respectively, from their scores in the first round.

    The first challenge came in the form of the “problem of the day,” where Prempeh College earned two points. Thankfully, their earlier success allowed them to maintain their lead.

    During this phase, Mawuli showed determination to pick up more points in the final two rounds.

    Nevertheless, Prempeh College retained their lead, concluding the fourth round with 50 points and adding another seven points in the fifth round to secure victory.

    Mawuli SHS, while valiant, fell short with a total of 33 points, and Aburi Presby SHS finished with 30 points.

    Despite their loss, both Mawuli SHS and Aburi Presby SHS have secured an automatic qualification for next year’s edition as seeded schools.

    In the upcoming semi-final contest, Prempeh College is set to face their main rivals in the Ashanti Region, Opoku Ware School, and Pope John Seminary SHS, promising an exciting match.

    Will the ‘Sofoline boys’ reaffirm their five-time champion status with unwavering dominance in the semi-final? Only time will tell.

    The 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with Goil PLC, with support from A.T, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, and Pepsodent.

  • Economist proposes listing high-earning SHS on stock market

    Economist proposes listing high-earning SHS on stock market

    An independent presidential hopeful in Ghana, Dr. Sam Ankrah, has put forward a suggestion to list some high-earning Senior High Schools (SHS) on the stock market to ease the financial burden on the government.

    He believes that schools such as Prempeh College, Achimota, and Adisadel College could be offloaded to interested parties, including alumni, who can buy shares and take over the management of these institutions.

    Dr. Ankrah argues that this move is necessary to maintain the quality of education in these schools, as the current government-funded “Free SHS” system is struggling to provide sufficient resources.

    “We need to offload our high-earned school. Schools like Prempeh College, Achimota, Adisadel College, all these schools should be offloaded to the old boys and anybody with interest to buy into it.

    “Let them buy shares into it and then they run the schools. We should flow the school on the stock exchange.

    He continued to say that “There is nowhere in the world where you go to boarding school for free, lets me be real here and you want to maintain the novelty of the school. Right now, it’s free and it’s not quality. The quality goes down every day. Already the old boys are managing certain aspects of the schools ,” he explained.

    By involving private investment, he believes that the schools can maintain their prestige and excellence.

    He stated, “There is nowhere in the world where you go to boarding school for free, let me be real here, and you want to maintain the novelty of the school. Right now, it’s free and it’s not quality. The quality goes down every day.”

    According to Dr. Ankrah, the government can retain some interest in these schools while allowing the private sector and passionate stakeholders, such as alumni, to take active roles in managing and funding the institutions.

    This, he believes, will enable the government to redirect funds to other important areas while ensuring that the quality of education remains high.

    While the proposal may face varying opinions and considerations, it presents an alternative perspective on how to sustain the quality of education in high-earning SHS in Ghana.

  • Energy Minister honoured as Prempeh College names dormitory ‘Matthew Opoku Prempeh House’

    Energy Minister honoured as Prempeh College names dormitory ‘Matthew Opoku Prempeh House’

    At a vibrant ceremony held on Saturday, June 17, the school authorities of Prempeh College bestowed a great honor by naming a dormitory block after Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South.

    The decision to bestow this honor upon Dr. Prempeh, an alumnus of the school, was in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the school’s transformation in recent years.

    Dr. Prempeh was joined by his paternal granduncle and mentor, former President Kufuor, who is also an old student of Prempeh College, affectionately known as an “Amanfoo.”

    Former President Kufuor was honored with the naming of the largest auditorium in the school as the “J.A. Kufuor Auditorium.”

    This recognition was a testament to his exceptional leadership, which led to Prempeh College being recognized as the Presidential College at one point.

    During a keynote address, Konongohene Dr. Nana Awuah Abedimasa II, a member of the school’s Interim Management Committee, expressed gratitude for the immense support that Prempeh College has received and continues to receive from Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh. His contributions have been invaluable to the growth and development of the school.

    The ceremony marked a momentous occasion where two esteemed individuals, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and former President Kufuor, were recognized for their significant contributions to Prempeh College. Their names forever etched in the school’s history, symbolizing the enduring legacy of excellence and dedication to education.

    “Prempeh College is so personal to him and he never gets tired of us. In our difficult moments, he always pulls through for us. It was a no-brainer, deciding to honour him this way”. 

    Nana Abedimasa said the former President and his grandnephew the Energy Minister were being honoured in their lifetime to serve as an inspiration to the rest of society moving away from the old age practice of recognizing only the dead.

    “Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has done tremendously well and for me, there are no questions conferring this lifetime honour” on him,

    On his part, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh expressed his delight at the honour saying that it is humbling that his modest contributions are recognized.

    “I want to reiterate my firm belief in making an impact in the society I find myself. After all that is the essence of leadership; to be able to positively affect lives”

    “For me, everything I have done and continue to do for Prempeh College is also in honour of my grandfather, Otumfuo Nana Sir Osei Tutu Agyeman Prempeh II whose true intention for establishing the college was to promote education not only in the Asante Kingdom but the entire country.

    “I cannot depart from this sacred duty,” Dr Prempeh said.

    The Manhyia South legislator advised the current cohort of students to place so much premium on their academic work as according to him, it is the key to realising their dreams and even proceeding to become better in the near future.

    The ceremony also witnessed the naming of another dormitory block after the former headmaster of the school from 1961 to 1963, Arthur Clarke, “Arthur Clarke House.”

  • 2022 NSMQ: Presec whips Prempeh College and ‘dazed’ Adisco to take 7th trophy

    Presbyterian Boys Senior High School is the 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) champions.

    Presec Legon by this victory, has won the NSMQ competition for seven times.

    At the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, they beat the reigning champions, Prempeh College, and one-time champion Adisadel College.

    It was a revenge game for Presec as they were beaten by Prempeh College in the 2021 NSMQ contest.

    It must be admitted that today’s contest was nerve wracking as all three schools, particularly Presec and Prempeh College showed outstanding performance.

    Prempeh College led the third round of the contest.

    Before that, the school tied with Presbyterian Boys Senior High School at the end of round two with 21 points.

    In round three, the Problem of the day, out of 10 marks, the reigning champions earned 7 points to lead the pack.

    Presec and Adisadel, however, both earned 6 points.

    Prempeh College maintained the lead position in Round 4.

    However, the tides turned in favour of Presec Legon as they answered almost all the riddles in the final round.

    At the end of the contest, Presec Legon earned 50 points. Prempeh College secured 41 points while Adisadel College got 32 points.

    Presec is “seven” a living God indeed.

    Source: The Independent Ghana

     

     

  • 2022 NSMQ Updates: Prempeh College leads Round 3 by a point

    Prempeh College is leading the final contest of the 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz.

    The school tied with Presbyterian Boys Senior High School at the end of round two with 21 points.

    However, they broke this tie at the end of round three, the Problem of the day.

    Out of 10 marks, the reigning champions earned 7 points to lead the pack.

    Presec and Adisadel, however, both earned 6 points.

    Prempeh currently has 28 points, Presec, 27 points and Adisadel College, 19 points.

    The fourth round, the True or False round, is up next.

    The grand finale of the 2022 NSMQ is happening at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

     

  • PLAYBACK: Presec, Adisco and Prempeh College battle for 2022 NSMQ crown and glory

    The grand finale of the 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) took place at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

    The schools which competed are Prempeh College, Presbyterian Boys Senior High School, Adisadel College.

    Prempeh College sought to defend its title and make it a sixth win. Presec, however, was on a quest to grab the trophy for the seventh time.

    Adisadel College looked for a second trophy.

     

  • Check out the finalists for the 2022 NSMQ

    Prempeh College, Presbyterian Boys Senior High School, Adisadel College are set to battle for 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) trophy.

    Today, October 26, a champion would be born at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

    Before that, the titans have to clash in all five rounds of the contest.

    Prempeh College seeks to defend its title and make it a sixth win. However, Presec is on a quest to grab the trophy for the seventh time.

    Adisadel College is looking for a second trophy.

    Meet the contestants who are making their schools proud.

    PRESEC

    ADISCO

    Prempeh College

  • NSMQ 2022: The ‘Bragging Giants’ among the giants; PRESEC, Prempeh, ADISCO

    Going into the finals of the 2022 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), all finalists have each had a taste of the victory they all once again seek.

    Whether in many years past, or very recently, each of these three boys schools have another opportunity to prove to the rest of the country why they deserve the bragging rights they so yearn for.

    And already, there are those who are seeking to further upset their contenders, or, for others, get another feather in their caps through this victory and make a statement that they are not in this to play.

    Besides, this competition is one that, far beyond the schools, is a bragging right for three major regions of the country: the Ashanti, Greater Accra, and Central Regions.

    PRESEC Legon

    Currently the school to have won the NSMQ the most times since it started in 1994, PRESEC looks to win the competition for the 7th time.

    The last time it won the competition was in 2020.
    All the other times it has won the competition have been in 1995, 2003 2006, 2008, and 2009.

    Prempeh College

    The next closest contender in tally is the Prempeh College.

    This school was the first winner of the NSMQ in 1994 and are currently the reigning champions.

    The Kumasi-based school looks to retain its position as the current title-holders.

    Should they win, it would bring the number of times they have won to 5, matching up the number of their closest contenders, PRESEC-Legon.

    All the other times the school has won the NSMQ have been in 1996, 2015, and 2017.

    Adisadel College

    The least victorious school in the 2022 finals of the National Science and Maths Quiz the Cape Coast-based all boys school, Adisadel College.

    Having won the competition only once in 2016, the school hopes to have another bragging right from winning this contest.

    Regardless of that, the school has been at the finals five times in the history of the competition.

    Beating both PRESEC and Prempeh College would be a slaying statement for the school should this happen.

    Below is the full list of all the winners of the NSMQ since 1994:

    1994 – Prempeh College
    1995 – PRESEC–Legon
    1996 – Prempeh College
    1997 – Opoku Ware Senior High School
    1998 – Achimota School
    1999 – Mfantsipim School
    2000 – St Peter’s Senior High School
    2001 – Pope John Senior High School
    2002 – Opoku Ware Senior High School
    2003 – PRESEC–Legon
    2004 – Achimota School
    2005 – St Peter’s Senior High School
    2006 – PRESEC–Legon
    2007 – St Augustine’s College
    2008 – PRESEC–Legon
    2009 – PRESEC–Legon
    2010 no competition was held
    2011 no competition was held
    2012 – Ghana Secondary Technical School
    2013 – St Thomas Aquinas
    2014 – Mfantsipim School
    2015 – Prempeh College
    2016 – Adisadel College
    2017 – Prempeh College
    2018 – St Peter’s Senior High School
    2019 – St. Augustine’s College
    2020 – PRESEC–Legon
    2021 – Prempeh College

  • Prempeh College to defend NSMQ title in grand finale after Kwabotwe defeat

    Prempeh College will have a chance to defend the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) trophy in the grand finale after their victory in the first semifinal contest.

    The Kumasi-based giants defeated Cape Coast’s Mfantsipim School in a close contest on Sunday.

    They now stand a chance of equalling two records set by Presec Legon; that is winning the trophy back-to-back and winning it for the sixth time.

    Drinking points and Puma drink from @kasaprekogh – show us a better feeling!
    AMANFOUR!#NSMQ2022 #NSMQSemis #Primetime pic.twitter.com/O3rXGmpPQZ

    — #NSMQ2022 (@NSMQGhana) October 23, 2022

    But they would not have it easy, with Presec Legon themselves gunning for a spot in the final in a later contest.

    Mfantsipim’s run comes to an end. Their hopes of a third title are dashed, in favour of the reigning champions.

    Give a reason why vinegar is used to preserve vegetables and fruits.#NSMQ2022 #NSMQSemis #Primetime pic.twitter.com/Y3wInGONRn

    — #NSMQ2022 (@NSMQGhana) October 23, 2022

    But the impressive school in the Sunday morning contest is Presby SHS, Abetifi.

    — #NSMQ2022 (@NSMQGhana) October 23, 2022

    They beat all expectations and cut down giants to reach the semifinals and came close to upsetting Prempeh College.

    For now, Prempeh College rejoice.

    “Y’adi ooooooo y’adi” 🕺
    Prempeh College makes it to the Grand Finale. #NSMQ2022 #NSMQSemis #Primetime pic.twitter.com/b0CKmZztG6

    — #NSMQ2022 (@NSMQGhana) October 23, 2022

    The scores at the end of five rounds stood at Prempeh College with 49 points, Abetifi Presby came second with 43 points and Mfantsipim School came last with 41 points.

    — #NSMQ2022 (@NSMQGhana) October 23, 2022

    Meanwhile, St James Sem, Kumasi High School and Presec Legon will compete for a slot in the finale at 12 pm.

    The 2022 National Science & Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with Absa Ghana and supported by GOIL, Prudential Life Insurance, AirtelTigo, Dano Milk, Newmont, GNPC, Accra College of Medicine, Academic City University College and Y FM.

    The broadcast of the National Science & Maths Quiz on JoyNews is supported by Virtual Infosec Africa, Virtual Security Africa, Vita Milk, Cowbell, Alumni by Enterprise Life, Fay Toilet Roll, Ace Medical Insurance, Azar Group, Kings Group Limited, Family Health Medical School, DBS, ZnZ, The Barstow School, KORBA and Pharmatrust Limited.

     

  • Akufo-Addo congratulates Prempeh College for 2021 NSMQ win

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has served notice of his eagerness to receive winners of the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz at the seat of government.

    In a post congratulating Prempeh College for winning the competition, President Akufo-Addo described the win as a victory well deserved.

    Congratulations to @PrempehCollege on their victory in the finals of #NSMQ2021. It was a thoroughly deserved victory, and I look forward to welcoming them AGAIN to Jubilee House very soon. Congratulations once again,” the president posted on his Twitter page.

    By convention, winners of the NSMQ competition present their trophy to the president after a win.

    The 2021 edition of the competition climaxed on November 26, 2021, with the final contest being between Prempeh College, Keta Senior High School and the Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (Legon-Presec).

    Prempeh College emerged winners of the competition by gaining some 53 points in the grand finale. Legon-Presec came second place with 49 points and Keta SHS came third with 30 points.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com