This Joe calling from Accra. We had an Amanfoo meeting here yesterday in the evening. It
was fantastic. The attendance was great. A lot of the pioneers were around. We discussed the
programme for the Golden Jubilee. We have not as yet chosen the theme for the celebrations.
We believe all Amanfoo should provide suggestions for the theme.
The launching of the programme will take place on 30th May, 1998 in Kumasi. There will be
floats through all the principal streets in Kumasi. We intend putting up a 9th house as our
birthday present. The sod cutting ceremony for 9th House to be called Opoku Ware House
will take place on that day. In the evening there would be a fund raising dinner dance. A lot of
souvernirs would be sold. We intend organising a football match between Amanfoo and
Suame magazine or GPRTU.
On 5th March, 1999 there would be cutting of the 50th Birthday cake followed by a durbar of
Paramount Chiefs who are Amanfoo.
The Speech and Prize-giving day would take place in November 1999.
In between these programmes there would lectures and seminars. We also intend to write the
history of the first 50 years of Prempeh College. We shall also produce a 30-minute video clip
on the school for television.
We intend levying each Amanfoo resident in Ghana a minimum of 200,000.00 cedis. This is
slightly less than $100.00. We shouldn't forget to whom much is given much is required.
In brief this is the programme. I believe we would use the same vim and energy we used in
expressing our sentiments, emotions and thoughts on the Great Expe Debate to contribute
greatly towards the Golden Jubilee. This is our chance to show our commitment and
appreciation for what we got from Prempeh College. Love and God bless.
