Mr. Baffour Kofi Asare Bediako
Freeman Housemaster.
Mr. Baffour Kofi Asare Bediako, popularly known as Guy Gee, Freeman Housemaster, started his primary education at
Old Tafo Primary A from 1958-1964. He continued with his middle school at Tafo-Pankorono L/A Middle Boys School from
1964-1966. He passed his common entrance and entered Prempeh College from 1966-1973 during which he was in Osei Tutu house.
He had his university education at the University of Ghana, Legon, where he pursued a bachelor degree in Biochemistry and
Chemistry. He served at Yaa Asantewaa Secondary School during his national service and taught for a year there.
Between 1978-1984 he joined the "agege" band wagon to Nigeria. And on his return in 1985 he became self-employed
until he joined the Ghana Education Service in 1989 and taught at Juaben Secondary School. He left Juaben and came to Prempeh
College to teach in January 1996.
In his own words, he says: “As a student in Prempeh College there was every opportunity for me to make it. Due to this
academic activities were very competitive. My favorite master was Mr. R. T. Sackey. He was a disciplinarian. He called his punishments “the tablets.” He gave a tablet to any
student who misbehaved.
Days in O. T. house was such a joy. Since we were spending 7 years in school we were able to know our mates and
seniors very well. There was total respect for the seniors. Some of them were like uncles to us, especially those in the
first year.
Though I never became an external prefect, I was the class prefect during my O-level days. I was a member of the
Science club and also a cadet.
Immediately after I completed Prempeh College, I had wanted to join the military but my elder brother restrained me
so I entered the university.
Being a house master has been a big challenge. We are confronted with the problem of overcrowding in the houses. The steward
prefects are not able to command the needed respect for the rank and file of the students in the house to obey. This is due
to the age group within which students fall.”
“I have so many visions for Freeman House. I am happier to see students enjoying their stay in the house. I want to
have the least number of debordinised students.
I want to have my students’ sing my praise song wherever they would be. I also want to see Freeman house ahead in the
inter-houses competition. Last year we were 2nd in both
football and athletics and came 1st and 5th in the inspections for the first and second semesters respectively. I am hoping
to regain my first position this year.
I am married with five children, two boys and three girls.
MESSAGE TO AMANFOO:
To my fellow Amanfoo, I would say that they should look back to Macedonia. The school
has teaching staff strength of 90 and not even half of them are resident on campus. This is one of the reasons why
indiscipline is on the ascendancy nationwide. I plead with them to come and help in the issue of staff residency. Their
contributions over the years have been worthwhile. They should continue with their good work.
