Professor Daniel Ankrah Elected BOSA President as KNUST Enforces Campus Ban on Dismissed Students

In a significant week for Ghana's education sector, Professor Daniel Ankrah of the University of Ghana has been elected as the new President of the Benkum Old Students Association (BOSA). During the election held on March 14, 2026, Prof. Ankrah secured a mandate to lead the association for a four-year term, succeeding his predecessors with a vision centered on unity and institutional development. His executive team, which includes Vice President Mr. Frederick Safo Appiah and Secretary Ms. Victoria Cornelia Quaynor, aims to strengthen the bond between alumni and Benkum Senior High School while fostering a spirit of collective progress.

Prof. Ankrah’s acceptance speech outlined an ambitious roadmap for the association, headlined by the establishment of a one-million-cedi endowment fund and the construction of a multipurpose alumni complex. To address internal cohesion, the new president announced the formation of a Peace and Reconciliation Committee intended to resolve lingering disputes among members. He further emphasized the importance of academic excellence, proposing the introduction of mentorship programs in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence and encouraging alumni to participate in national service at their alma mater. "The best days of BOSA are not behind us; they are ahead of us if we work together," Prof. Ankrah remarked, urging all members to collaborate for the school's advancement.

While BOSA celebrates new leadership, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has taken a firm stance on campus security and discipline. The university management, through Deputy Registrar Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe, announced a permanent ban on five former students who were dismissed on July 21, 2025. Despite their prior dismissal, these individuals reportedly continued to engage in disruptive behavior on campus, prompting the university to issue a stern warning that any further presence would result in immediate legal action. This decision underscores KNUST’s commitment to maintaining a safe and orderly environment for its academic community.

These developments highlight the dual focus on growth and discipline within the Ghanaian educational landscape. While alumni associations like BOSA are mobilizing resources and leadership to enhance secondary education infrastructure, tertiary institutions like KNUST are reinforcing internal regulations to safeguard campus stability. As Prof. Ankrah begins his tenure with a focus on reconciliation and financial sustainability, the enforcement of campus bans at KNUST serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by university administrators to prioritize student safety and institutional integrity.