President John Dramani Mahama and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, are among the distinguished personalities gracing the grand durbar marking the 150th anniversary of Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast.

The event, being held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, forms part of activities lined up to commemorate the school’s sesquicentennial anniversary.

The grand durbar, scheduled to take place at the Kwabotwe Centre for Sports Excellence, brings together government officials, traditional rulers, educationists, alumni, students and other stakeholders to celebrate the institution’s 150-year history.

The celebration marks a significant milestone for Mfantsipim School, Ghana’s first secondary school, which was established on April 3, 1876, by the Wesleyan Mission in Cape Coast.

Over the past century and a half, the institution has played a significant role in Ghana’s educational development, producing prominent personalities who have contributed to national and international affairs.

The anniversary is being celebrated under the theme, **“Mfantsipim@150: A Legacy of Excellence, Leadership and Service to Inspire the Future.”**

The grand durbar is one of the major activities scheduled for the anniversary climax week, which has featured a series of events, including an alumni homecoming, the commissioning of anniversary projects, awards and a cadet parade.

The celebrations will continue on Sunday, November 15, with a sesquicentennial memorial and thanksgiving service at the Wesley Methodist Cathedral and the school quadrangle.

Watch the livestream of the grand durbar below.