Student
Government
History
The Ashesi Student Council (ASC) was formed in 2004. The first leaders of the student government were elected, marking a significant milestone in Ashesi’s history.
This process included designing a constitution for student governance, led by student pioneers such as Seyram Ahiabor ’05, Daniel Ofori-Dankwa ’06, Patrick Quantson ’05, and Fatou Traore ’05. Over the years, ASC has become a cornerstone of campus life, from championing the adoption of the Honor Code, to establishing student services and traditions that have defined Ashesi’s culture. The history of the ASC has not been just about governance; it has also been about how students came together to build systems of trust, create meaningful traditions, and leave a legacy for future generations.
History of Student Leadership
Student Council 2026/2027
Student Council 2025/2026
Student Council 2024/2025
Student Council 2023/2024
Kezia Asare ’24
President, Student Council Executive President
Kezia Asare is a third-year Mechanical Engineering student passionately pursuing her aspirations of industrial manufacturing with interest in design and biomedical technologies. Her willingness and dedication to service have led her to contribute impactfully to the Ashesi community through engagements with various departments on campus, such as the Ashesi Career Services and Engineering department, amongst others. She hopes to draw from her wealth of experience and knowledge as an Academic Committee co-chairperson and an organiser for TEDxAshesiUniversity in effectively fulfilling her role as president. Throughout her tenure, Kezia aims to deepen the Ashesi ecosystem through collaborations that will resound throughout the next decade.
Yamoah Frimpong Attafuah ’24
Vice President, Student Council Executive
Yamoah Frimpong Attafuah or “Wofa”, as he’s known by everyone, is a third-year Computer Engineering student with an avid intrigue in Cloud Computing Systems in Africa. Impelled by his drive to serve, Wofa has held a variety of student government positions at all steps of the academic journey, including as Deputy Headboy and S.R.C. Vice President at Mfanstipim School. In Ashesi’s service, he has worked as an Academic Committee member, Multivariable Calculus Tutor, and as the Technical Coach for the best football team on campus, Elite FC. Wofa heartfully believes that a lasting legacy is only created when you impact people so deeply that they are compelled to do same for others. Over the next year, he hopes to leverage on the depth of his experience and abilities to amplify the experience of Ashesi students for many years to come through internal and external collaborations.
Nice Caille Ineza ’24
President, Judicial and Electoral Council
“I believe that every person is unique and by being unique every person has his own view on the society.”
Nice enjoys getting challenges that lead her to think mostly about society and education. She is experienced Creative Writer with a demonstrated history of working in environment. She is also skilled in auditing, teamwork, leadership, designing and computing. She is also a media and communication enthusiast. She graduated with a focus in mathematics, physics and computer science from lycée du Saint Esprit.
Maxine Brenya ’24
Vice President, Judicial and Electoral Council
Salia Abdul-Mumin ‘25
Speaker of Parliament
Salia Abdul-Mumin is a second-year student pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering. His ultimate goal is to leverage his engineering expertise, particularly in the field of software engineering, to make a positive impact on his country’s burgeoning tech industry. As part of his contribution to the Ashesi community, Salia worked as a Management intern at the Ashesi D:Lab, as the Member of Parliament for the class of 2025, and as a Peer Counsellor at the Coaching and Counselling department.
During his free time, Salia likes to read and watch political discussions. He hopes to enter into his country’s political space to help drive it towards achieving its aims. As per his believes, leadership is about having the heart to serve and give back to society. Furthermore, as the co-founder of myScholarsHub, a non-profit organisation focused on connecting underprivileged students with scholarship opportunities at the best schools worldwide, Salia has demonstrated his commitment to creating opportunities for those who are less fortunate.
In his current role as the Speaker of Parliament, Salia is determined to ensuring that all voices are heard and to foster an environment that promotes open and respectful dialogue, fair decision-making, and collaboration. He is a dedicated and conscientious individual committed to making a meaningful impact in his community and beyond.
Delali Apoh ’24
General Secretary
Deputy Delali Apoh is a third-year management Information Systems student. During her time in Ashesi, she has engaged in numerous initiatives and served as a committee member in the outreach committee. She is currently the content series lead in the Ashesi D:Lab which serves to recruit students to share their experience in using Design thinking in a project or an initiative.
Delali believes in servant leadership and as a leader one should understand the needs of others and be a good listener. In her current position as general secretary, she aims to put structures in place to facilitate and coordinate all ASC tasks for a smoother process. Moreover, she hopes to make an impact on the Ashesi committee by bringing the vision of the current ASC to life.
Kwasi Boamah Tano ’24
Finance Chairperson
Kwasi Boamah Tano is a third-year business administration student who yearns for novelty in a repetitive world. He does this by working with startups, participating in associations, and going out of his way to immerse himself in what gives him joy (mainly watching Anime). He spends his time on schoolwork, working as the Operations Manager at Sorted Chale, and is an all-around master chef of his hostel’s second floor. Despite his love for the use of money, he strives to value relationships and connections. By the end of his tenure, he hopes to leave a legacy of transforming the financial operations of the ASC.
Sena Afi Vuvor ’24
Public Relations Chairperson
Sena Afi Vuvor is a Computer Science junior who is passionate about financial technology and helping people achieve their goals. At Ashesi, she has served as Executive Assistant to the previous Student Council Vice President, FDE coach, buddy coach, and a volunteer for the 2022 career fair. She currently works as a communications intern with Ashesi’s Education Collaborative. Sena loves to read and organize spaces, and hopes to be a relatable mouthpiece for the entire student body throughout her tenure as Public Relations Committee chairperson.
Carla Asiedua Frempong ’24
Welfare Chairperson
Carla Asiedua Frempong is a third-year Business Administration student. Throughout her time at Ashesi, she has served as a Pre-Calculus peer tutor, an academic peer adviser, a member of the welfare committee, and is currently the Welfare Committee Chairperson. She enjoys supporting others and pushing them to be the greatest versions of themselves. Seeing others happy is what motivates her. She also loves writing relatable Christian pieces in her spare time. Throughout her tenure as Welfare Chairperson, she intends to make the campus a safe and welcoming space for all, to foster joy and school pride, and to continue to provide opportunities for students to alleviate stress and strike the appropriate balance.
Ewura Abena Zwennes ’24
Entertainment Committee Chairperson
Ewura Abena Zwennes is a third-year Computer Engineering student. In her freshman year, she joined the entertainment committee as a member and her hard work, dedication and love for the job helped her rise to the position of co-chairperson, and now she serves as the Entercom Chairperson.
Ewura loves taking risks and trying new things as she believes it helps maintain her creative drive. She intends to utilize her time in office to listen to students’ feedback and cater to their needs when it comes to entertainment. Her goal is to boost student enthusiasm and engagement and she hopes that she and her team can achieve this during their tenure. After all it is ALL HANDS ON DECK.
Beverlyn Ewuradwoa Amanfu ’24
Outreach Committee Chairperson
Beverlyn Ewuradwoa Amanfu is a Junior majoring in Computer Science. She served as a member of the Outreach Committee, a creative writing management intern at the Ashesi Design Lab, and a member of CCAPS (Counseling, Coaching, Advising Peer Support) in her sophomore year. She is currently the co-chairperson of the wellness committee (a sub-team under CCAPS). She likes to help people out and make them happy whenever she can. As the chairperson for the Outreach Committee, Beverlyn hopes to increase student awareness and participation in community-wide outreach events and support social impact clubs running in the University as much as possible.
Chelsea Owusu ’25
Academic Chairperson
Chelsea Owusu is a dedicated second year student pursuing a Computer Engineering degree. She is passionate about technology and constantly seek new ways to leverage her skills and knowledge to impact the world positively. Outside of her academic and leadership responsibilities, she enjoys exploring what goes on around the world and creating content about the little things that go on in my life. She is also an active member of CCAPS, where she enjoys engaging with her peers and contributing to the vibrant community at Ashesi.
Edna Naa Tetteh ’24
Sports Chairperson
Edna Naa Tetteh – a third-year Business Administration student with a passion for hard work and helping others. While most people dream of making big changes, Edna knows that the little things she does to help others can have a huge impact on their lives. As a buddy and academic peer counselor, she is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. But there’s more to Edna than just her kind heart.
She is also a sports enthusiast who has always been passionate about the power of sports to bring people together. That’s why she joined the sports committee in her second year, quickly making a name for herself as the representative for the Ashesi Netball Association. With her hard work and dedication, Edna quickly rose through the ranks to become a temporary president and coach for the Netball association, eventually becoming the chairperson of the entire Ashesi Sports Committee.
For Edna, sports are more than just a hobby – they are a way to bring people together and make a difference in the community. As the chairperson of the Ashesi Sports Committee, she is determined to use this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those around her.
Roland Akwei-Sekyere ’24
Off-Campus Committee Chairperson
Roland Akwei-Sekyere is a third-year business administration major constantly seeking opportunities to grow as an individual. He has acquired several independent skills due to his desire to develop. His passion for assisting others inspired him to volunteer in the Ashesi community as a math tutor, buddy, and peer academic advisor. Due to his warm demeanour and belief in commitment, loyalty, and friendship, Roland ensures that everyone feels welcome wherever he finds himself. He participates in numerous sporting events, including table tennis, football, and basketball, in the Ashesi community. In the best way he can, Roland intends to use his passion for finance and helping others to benefit others shortly.
“When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return. You should give a good thought to happiness that you can give out.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Student Council 2022/2023
Justin Adomakoh ’22
Student Council Executive President
Justin Adomakoh is a third-Year Student, studying Business Administration. With excellent teamwork, leadership and operational skills at his disposal, Justin has been instrumental across various facets of the Ashesi Community, and has made a positive impact wherever he has worked. With deep ties to his faith, he demonstrates unwavering optimism in the face of challenges, making him a frequent point of reference for many on campus, whom he welcomes with open arms. Representing Ashesi University on various fronts through forums, exclusive interviews and professional engagement with different stakeholder groups, Justin has embraced the Ashesi vision, exhibiting the three pillars of Ashesi in its entirety.
Selasi Azumah ’23
Student Council Executive Vice President
Selasi Azumah is a third-Year Business Administration major who has actively served the Ashesi Community in various roles. Selasi has worked as a Member of Parliament for the Class of 2023, as a member of the Outreach Committee and Public Relations Committee, and as a Writing Centre Tutor. Selasi is a firm believer in making strong and healthy connections while creating an environment where people feel welcome and included. As such, you can always find him making new friends and having a conversation with his peers all over campus. In the very near future, Selasi hopes to venture into national politics where he can continue to serve and help others.
Emmanuel Darko ’23
Judicial and Electoral Council President
Emmanuel Darko is a third-year student offering Business Administration. He believes that discipline, service, teamwork, dedication, and hard work are the hallmarks of great leadership. Having spent two years as JEC rep, Emmanuel has mastered a lot of experience in terms of Judicial and Electoral affairs.
He is bent on using his current role to propagate the gospel of social and academic integrity. He has also held other roles which includes serving as the Club President for Real Estate Club, Buddy Coach and a coach in Foundations In Design and Entrepreneurship. He is a devoted Christian who believes in the soon coming of Christ. He is keen on changing the narrative of African leadership through the message of integrity.
Abena Osei-Akoto ’23
Judicial and Electoral Council Vice President
Abena Osei-Akoto is a third-year Electrical and Electronics Engineering student with a budding interest in robotics and sharing personal experiences with others. Two words that embody her personality are curiosity and compassion. As part of her love for serving others, she has served as a Buddy Coach and Volunteer, Career Fair Volunteer, Welfare Committee volunteer and a parliamentary representative for the class of 2023. Aside from these roles, she believes her positivity towards life stems from her Christian faith. She likes to spend time with her family, friends or in the leaves of a good book in her free time. Abena hopes that her efforts during her tenure of office will make substantial progress in changing the Ghanaian mindset about integrity.
Nana Awuah-Kyerematen ’23
Speaker of Parliament
My name is Nana Akua Awua-Kyerematen and I am a hardworking student in Ashesi University (“Ashesi”); who is a quick learner and a strong advocate for teamwork. I am also currently enrolled as a Business Administration student in Ashesi. I an effective communicator, patient, being open-minded, and accommodating but firm in my decision making. I believe my hard work and determination, innovativeness and resilience, adaptiveness, time management and planning skills will be put to use wherever I go. I love movies and detective documentaries.
I am passionate about giving back and serving in every society and community I find myself because it is in building our community together one small act at a time that we will be able to obtain sustained development and progress. I am also very devoted to my faith, family, friends, and any role I assume. It is my hope to positively impact the world starting from my homeland in whatever way I can.
Deborah Debre ’23
General Secretary
Deborah Debre (C2023) is a third-year Computer Engineering student at Ashesi University with a passion for software engineering, finance and biotechnology. Deborah is at her best when overcoming challenges to achieve the best results. As part of her contribution to the Ashesi community, Deborah serves as a Career Peer Advisor through the Ashesi Career Services Department. She is the founder of Sixth Point Foundation, a charitable institution focused on researching unorthodox practises that aid in the management of Sickle Cell Disease. Throughout her tenure, Deborah hopes to positively influence the organisation, efficiency, and impact of the Ashesi Student Council. Deborah is an avid photographer, art enthusiast, and voracious reader in her downtime.
Ayeyi Ohene-Adu ’23
Public Relations Chairperson
Ayeyi Ohene-Adu is a third year Business Administration major, with a keen interest in marketing, the creative sector, and youth development. She also loves to write and explore new hobbies, topics and ideas, and finds her happy place communing with nature and listening to jazz. She considers herself a resilient and disciplined individual, bursting with creativity. Within her tenure as the Public Relations Chairperson, she looks forward to working with a committee that will be known as the ‘noise makers’. Simply, because they will ensure the school is interested and aware of ASC and student events and activities, through creative means, advertising and continuous communication.
Nana Adjoa Aseye Senanu ’23
Welfare Chairperson
Aseye, a servant leader and a junior majoring in Business Administration, takes pride in saying she has a lot of love to give. Emotional intelligence is one of the qualities she values in order to be successful. As Daniel Goleman once said, Emotional intelligence is the “Sine Qua Non of leadership.”
She is naturally caring and friendly and adores God, as well as her family and friends. Her passions also include human resource management and content creation. During her tenure, she hopes to spread love, serve as the backbone of students’ well-being, and ensure that levels of mental health stress are reduced.
Tsatsu Agbettor ’23
Entertainment Committee Chairperson
Tsatsu Agbettor is a third-year engineer who loves to know how things work. His love for engineering came from being an avid car head. On the other side, Tsatsu loves a good party and spending time with his friends. He believes in working hard and playing hard. His goal for his tenure is to inspire others to enjoy themselves and increase school spirit and student engagement on campus.
Magdalene Nantwi ’23
Outreach Committee Chairperson
Magdalene Sarfo Nantwi is an energetic second-year student majoring in business administration. Extroverted, creative, and friendly, Magdalene is a devout Christian and an aspiring lawyer. She is an avid reader and writer and an adventurous soul. Leadership, to Magdalene, means availing oneself to a bigger vision, and with this in mind, she aims to lead the Outreach Committee with integrity and excellence.
Christelle McCarthy ’23
Outreach Committee Co-Chairperson
Christelle McCarthy is a passionate junior majoring in Business Administration. She loves Jesus, her loved ones, music, design related activities and of course, putting a smile on people’s faces. Having served on the Outreach Committee since her freshman year, Christelle has the drive for and experience in the Outreach space. She has also worked with the SLE and been a Career Fair volunteer twice. She is someone who puts her mind to whatever she has to do and enjoys being around the people she loves. She aims to co-lead the Outreach Committee to not only make impact in Ashesi and its environs but to aid members in discovering the best of themselves as they serve.
Pamela Niyongere ’23
Academic Committee Chairperson
Pamela Niyongere is a Computer Science major from Muyinga, Burundi. She is a passionate handball and football player who also enjoys nearly every other sporting activity. She loves reading, coding, and debating, especially international politics. She is a firm believer of ethical servant leadership and aspires to be one on the global stage and within the African political arena.
With Ashesi University being an academic institution, she looks forward to playing a critical role in promoting the institution’s principles of inclusiveness and social wellbeing in the sports scene. She hopes she can foster a networking spirit in the entire Ashesi community and promote a healthy lifestyle that could potentially increase students’ academic performance. For this reason, she is committed to strengthening a more inclusive, engaging, and vibrant sports environment at Ashesi.
Daphne Parry ’23
Off-Campus Committee Chairperson
Daphne Parry is a Business Administration student with a passion to serve. With this passion to serve, she was part of the creation of a student initiative which aimed to create mental health awareness on campus, and has been a part of the ASC since her freshman year. She has also been a Buddy Coach, a Foundation in Design and Entrepreneurship Coach, and an executive of the Ashesi dance club. Daphne loves making new friends, singing, reading, designing a bit, dancing, having fun, and listening to music. She also has a little spot in her heart for photography. During her tenure, Daphne wants to serve the off-campus community by making sure they are as comfortable as possible in their various hostels, and also bring some energy and excitement off-campus.
Elijah Boateng ’23
Academic Committee Chairperson
Elijah is currently enrolled as a junior in the Computer Science program. He is currently a KCF Executive and the head of the Ashesi Maths Resource Centre, both of which have taught him the value of cooperation and the importance of building and maintaining positive connections with others. Using technology for multiplicative impact is one of Elijah’s passions; for example, one of his interests is to employ facial recognition algorithms to detect faces under numerous limitations. As a result, he is currently working as a research assistant for a faculty member who is working in a related area, with the goal of publishing papers, enhancing and innovating algorithms to contribute to the field’s expertise. Elijah aspires to help students love learning by emphasising the practicality and applications of the courses studied at Ashesi as the Academic Committee Chairperson. He believes that learning should continue outside of the classroom, and he is excited to help students think more creatively and critically both within and outside of Ashesi.
Gillian Ofori ’23
Finance Committee Chairperson
Gillian Ofori is a third year business administration student hoping to pursue a career in finance and investment. She has an avid love for numbers, finance, and art ranging from poetry, to drawing,music and everything else. She considers herself to be a fun-loving, and excitable perfectionist who wouldn’t turn down an opportunity to crack a joke or two. Gillian has a strong belief in God, efficiency and integrity and is certain that these attributes will guide her through her role. By the end of her tenure, she hopes to have built a robust and understandable financial structure for the Ashesi student council. In addition, she hopes to pump up the energy surrounding investment and financial intelligence on campus.
Student Council 2021/2022
Tobias Ekow Woode ’22
Student Council Executive President
Tobias Ekow Woode, often referred to as Toby Woode considers himself an extroverted leader, grounded in his faith. He is a junior and management information systems major who loves interacting with people and making connections. A number of his skills are geared towards his passion for marketing, entrepreneurship and public speaking. Although he’s a singer he considers himself more of a writing creative. His ability to communicate and make people smile add an air of charisma to whatever he puts his mind to. But more importantly, his passion for communication and diversity have inspired his resolve to lead the Ashesi Student Council with excellence and determination.
John Ayomah ’22
Student Council Executive Vice President
John is a friendly and fun-loving junior majoring in Business Administration. His commitment to giving back to the community and the people around him has led him to volunteer with Future of Africa to give hope to street children in Accra. He also serves as a mentor and a tutor to his peers. With an unwavering interest in Global and African politics, he aspires to be an ethical leader in the political arena, capable of changing the narrative of his country and the African continent. He believes that our world today thrives on diplomacy through a well thought and articulated dialogue. He hopes to harness his communication skills to be a true intermediary between Ashesi’s administration and the student body. John’s passion for transformative leadership translates into his service and support for people. According to him, the essence of his life is to serve and to do good. His goal is to foster appreciation for diversity and a spirit of support as a culture amongst students.
Abigail Asafo ’22
Judicial and Electoral Council President
Abigail describes herself as an entrepreneur and a problem solver. She has an interest in developing the potentials of others, and also takes pride in excellence and integrity, ensuring that people around me live a life above reproach.
Fiifi Bentil ’22
Judicial and Electoral Council Vice President
Casey Kwesi Mensah ’22
Head of Public Relations
Casey Kwesi Mensah is pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems at Ashesi, and loves watching movies and hanging out with friends. He describes himself as outgoing and extroverted, and loves making new connections. It is his dream to one day own his own chain of hotels in Ghana.
Traci Ewurabena Nhyira Gyebi ’22
General Secretary
Traci is a Computer Engineering major wired with the passion to serve this generation and leave an impact. She is an unapologetic Christian who enjoys listening to music, fidgeting with gadgets and being of service to people.
She is also an executioner who holds a firm belief in the idea that ‘everything worth doing is worth doing well.’ (Philip Stanhope) She tries to put her best foot forward in everything she is called to do, believing that it is not worth starting at all otherwise. This is the kind of culture she plans on bringing to student government.
Adwoa Nhyira Attafuah-Wadee ’22
Welfare Chairperson
Adwoa is a junior majoring in Management Information Systems (MIS). She loves God, her family and friends. She considers herself an empathetic leader, and continues to serve the Ashesi student community as a Time Management Doctor. She believes in personal development, and creating atmospheres that encourage people to develop their natural and learned skills. Her passion is to be instrumental in encouraging people to be independent, yet community-minded.
Nicole Dede Coffie ’22
Entertainment Committee Chairperson
Nicole is a third year Business Administration student, who loves art, music, and color. She enjoys finding innovative ways for students to connect with each other both on campus and online. She is interested in the exploring of new means of communication amongst the student body, and also loves learning about different people and interacting with their ideas. She believes she can apply her problem solving and organizational skills to the benefit of our community.
Mary Wamaitha ’22
Outreach Committee Chairperson
My name is Mary Wamaitha, and I am a junior majoring in Management Information Systems from Kenya. I am a Christian, a feminist, an African and a believer in the power that human beings hold when supported to pursue their dreams.
I have had the opportunity to pursue this mission through the work that I do with Malkia Organization which works with girls who have gone through FGM and through mentorship in different organization such as, She’s the First, Bowney Initiative and Mentors Network. I also love to try out recipes, read, explore, write, and spend time with my loved ones.
Digney Yemofio ’22
Sports Committee Chairperson
I am Digney Yemofio, a junior offering Management Information Systems(MIS). I like to learn new things, always be in environments where I am subjected to growth. I enjoy just about any sport. As the sports committee chairperson, I see the need for sports and sporting events to inspire truth and community while offering an entertaining platforms that relates to everyone.
Elsie Harriet MaaKoryo Aminarh ’22
Off-Campus Committee Chairperson
Elsie Harriet MaaKoryo Aminarh is a 19-year-old Ghanaian sophomore with a keen interest in law and plans to practice family or corporate law in the future. She also enjoys reading, traveling, surrounding herself with friends and family and likes to get her hands dirty with a little writing. She describes herself as a bubbly and committed person with an enthusiasm to work in any institution that provides opportunities which allow her to showcase her full potential for the mutual benefit of the institution and herself
Lemfon K. Ndze’dzenyuy ’22
Academic Committee Chairperson
Lemfon K. Ndze’dzenyuy is a junior at Ashesi and majors in Computer Science. He comes from the North West Region of Cameroon. He is a massive fan of Real Madrid and enjoys reading and having debates. Although Ashesi University is many things to many people, he is convinced that it is first and foremost an academic institution. For this reason, he believes that serving the Ashesi community in matters of Academics is the noblest of opportunities. Having benefited immensely from the many Academic programs at Ashesi, he is more than honoured to give back by serving as Academic Committee Chairman.
Enyonam Ama Kokoi ’22
Finance Committee Chairperson
Enyonam Ama Koko is a junior studying business administration. She enjoys helping others and being around people, she loves French and most definitely her Lego building blocks and jigsaw puzzles. She serves in J-Force which has taught her the importance of the role the youth play in the development of a country and why it is necessary to equip them with the necessary skills to play their roles to perfection. She strongly believes in herself and others and considers herself to be a “Multipotentialite” – thus she is and can be anything and anyone she sets her mind to be.
Student Council 2020/2021
Edem Yegbe ’21
Student Council Executive President
Edem is a junior studying Management Information Systems (MIS). He is very interested in entrepreneurship and is currently the Student Lead for the Ashesi Startup Launchpad (ASL). He believes in the power of teamwork and perseverance to achieve goals; and also believes in creating an enabling environment for Ashesi students to thrive by providing effective support systems and fostering inclusion through community engagement.
Elikem Asamoah ’21
Student Council Executive Vice President
Elikem, popularly known as Dj Eli, is a junior studying Business Administration. He enjoys swimming, dj’ing and photography. He currently runs a project with the Ashesi D: Lab called the D:Lab Radio, and is a member of the Theatre Society Club. Concerned about student involvement and participation, he aims to make Ashesi a more vibrant campus by giving clubs the necessary support they need and providing a wide variety of events for students.
Michael Agyeman-Prempeh Dankwah ’21
Judicial and Electoral Council President
Known by friends as MAP-D, Michael is currently a Junior offering Computer Engineering, the assistant skipper for Red Army Football Club on campus, Assistant Music Director for the Kingdom Christian Fellowship and a Career Peer Advisor. He loves and enjoys sports (badminton, volleyball, table tennis, soccer and athletics), designing (UX/UI), music and helping people. And one other interesting fact about Michael: he is a twin!
There isn’t a day that passes without Michael saying a “hi” to anyone he meets on campus. Michael’s personality as he says is inspired by his faith as a Christian.
Mary Lassey ’21
Judicial and Electoral Council Vice President
I enjoy travelling, working with others and playing chess. The constitution and code of conduct of the Ashesi Student Community have well been enforced since Ashesi’s inception, and I personally applaud prior JEC’s for their immense efforts. Nevertheless, having served on the JEC for two consecutive years, I have identified requisite areas regarding checks and balances and aspects of the code of conduct that need to be addressed.
Arlen Adjei
Head of Public Relations
Arlen is a junior currently studying Business Administration. He is very passionate about personal branding and self enhancement with respect to improving personal skills and qualities of oneself. He enjoys art, music and basically anything entertaining. He is passionate about finance and accounting and is currently taking his ACCA to enhance his skills in that area. He previously was a member of the Entertainment committee and is now heading the public relations committee.
He believes there is a reason and time for everything in life and is ready to communicate the essence of social events and extra-curricular activities on campus. As the Public Relations Chairperson, his aim is to create a strong brand for the ASC to the outside world.
Daniella Atidigah ’21
General Secretary
Daniella is a sophomore studying Business Administration. She is a personal believer in Kaizen, the philosophy of continuous improvement or working practices and personal efficiency. She enjoys talking to people and making them happy. She also enjoys watching cooking shows and watching movies. Daniella is very passionate about helping people, and making impact, so she joined the outreach committee in her first year.
The outreach committee shaped her to become more sensitive and compassionate towards the needs of people. It also taught her the importance of good communication. She is interested in radio and content production and currently works with Hilltop Radio, as the head of Radio program. Being the head has helped her sharpen her planning and organization skills.
Daniella is thrilled to be working with the student council, and believes that with the help of this great team as well as the entire student body, it can cause a positive change in the student body.
Edel Togobo ’21
Welfare Chairperson
Edel is a doer. She believes that everything worth doing is worth doing well. Her passion for people and their well-being is evident in every activity she undertakes on Ashesi University Campus. Currently a Junior studying Management in Information systems, Edel has served as the Events Experience Designer for the Ashesi Start-up Launchpad, Hilltop Vision and plays an active role in events planning on campus such as Piano Café and the annual Christmas on the Hill. She was the student lead on the 2019 Ashesi Venture Accelerator trip to Silicon Valley, United States.
As the Welfare Committee chairperson, Edel is determined to give the Ashesi Community reasons to smile by promoting healthy living routines. Her tenure will be focused on unleashing the talents and potentials of students through engaging and thought-provoking activities.
Some people live in their fantasy worlds, others face reality. Edel is here to turn one into the other.
Angela Obuobia Horthman ’21
Entertainment Committee Chairperson
Angela is a junior studying Business Administration. She is very enthusiastic about sports, dance, music, art, food, fashion, beauty and trying new experiences. She believes in facing the challenges of the world with a smile on her face, spreading positivity and just taking each day as it comes.
Angela believes that individual personalities should be celebrated and hopes to integrate her belief in diversity and inclusion with her duties as entertainment committee chairperson.
Jean Ewurama Roberts ’21
Outreach Committee Chairperson
Jean is a third year Electrical/Electronic Engineering student. Her interests include watching movies and series, reading and hanging out with friends. She is a lovely, friendly person who always seeks to put a smile on people’s faces.
She is passionate about giving back to those in need and providing opportunities for them to reach their full potential. As the outreach committee chairperson, Jean hopes to provide many opportunities for students in Berekuso, Adenkrabi and Ayim to develop all skills and talents; both academic and extra-curricular. In order to achieve this, she plans on empowering the whole Ashesi community to share their skills and resources with their neighboring communities
Fafali Ama Quashigah ’22
Sports Committee Chairperson
Fafali is a sophomore studying Business Administration. She adores everything sports from Basketball and Soccer to Cricket and Table Tennis. She is an active member of the school’s Basketball and Soccer teams.
In addition to her skills, she has a passion for motivating and helping people to achieve their desired goals through coaching. These attributes did not go unnoticed thus placing her in the Sports Chairperson position.
In her role as sports chairperson, she intends to keep all enaged in the different sports available on campus through some ideas she has up her sleeves. Fafali’s dream is to make everyone feel a part of the community through sports.
Reuel Adetunji-Oyewo ’21
Off-Campus Committee Chairperson
Reuel is currently a third-year student who is studying Business Administration. He has knack for sports and is also into photography. He has an interest in advertising and politics. He loves to take up new challenges and gives his all to see it executed. As the Off-campus chairperson, he hopes to put these tenets to use by creating a memorable experience for students living off campus.
Tamisha Segbefia ’21
Academic Committee Chairperson
Tamisha is a current junior Computer Engineering student. She believes that anything worth doing is worth doing well, and she does her best to bring this attitude to everything she does. Currently, she is a KCF Executive and Ashesi Ambassador, both of which have taught her the essence of teamwork and ensuring that good relationships with people are created and maintained. She also served as a Hult Prize @ Ashesi Co-Campus Director, which helped her learn how to interact better with students, staff, and faculty.
One of Tamisha’s passions is using technology for social impact; for example, one idea is the combination of virtual reality and education, in order to create more interactive learning environments for students. As such, she is currently a remote volunteer for a VR startup in Ghana, with the hopes of helping them expand throughout various schools and tertiary institutions nationwide.
As the Academic Committee Chairperson, Tamisha hopes to help students enjoy learning, as well as place emphasis on the practicality and applications of the courses studied at Ashesi. She believes strongly that learning doesn’t end when you leave the classroom, and she is looking forward to empowering students to think more creatively and critically both in and out of Ashesi.
When she is not working, Tamisha can be found reading novels, solving logic puzzles, watching cooking shows, or helping others by simply lending a listening ear.
David Dieudonné Adu-Amoani ’21
Finance Committee Chairperson
David known popularly as Donné, is a junior studying Management and Information Systems. As an entrepreneur, he considers himself as an Afro-Industrialist and is passionate about corporate positioning and creative design. David is a panelist on the student-led Levitate show and is involved in several business startups.
Donné dreams of a very sociable community at Ashesi where every individual on campus truly cherishes the social capital present. He believes this is the foundation for success in all other endeavors on campus.
Student Council 2019/2020
Christopher Obiorah ’20
President
Christopher, formally known as Chris, is a third-year student studying Business Administration. He loves to work with others and believes that once you make up your mind to do something, you can do it. He loves football and is currently a Red Army coach of a football team at Ashesi. He is also a KCF Executive. He loves to lend a helping hand to whomever he meets and never ceases to say hello to everyone he meets.
Chris loves a challenge and is honored to serve the student body as a student leader. His love for God will always push him to go further and make a difference.
Carolyne Akua Somuah Kissi Asiamah ’20
Vice President
Carolyne is a junior studying Business Administration. She is someone who takes interest in leading others rather than controlling them. She currently runs the Berekuso-School Girl Initiative where she nurtures six girls from Berekuso concerning teenage pregnancy, reproductive health and leadership skills. Carolyne takes delight in sports and has been the goal keeper of the Ashesi Female Soccer Team since her sophomore year. She has spent her life serving and leading quietly in school through her active participation in school activities such as the Buddy-Up Program, Freshman Orientation, Library Work-Study and other personal assistance she gives to students in their academic and social life.
Having gained a first-hand experience in servant leadership since her first year, Carolyne hopes to put the student body first in her tenure of office. This will be done by collaborating the efforts of all the committees and clubs in the school, organizing an open forum for students and involving international students in school activities. Carolyne aims to make the Ashesi Student Council body a vibrant team that puts the student body first.
Richard Afun ’20
Head of Public Relations
One word to describe Richard is Creative. He has experience in photography, videography, beat making, sound engineering and graphic design. Aside being creative, Richard is a leader. He was the SRC organizing secretary, Entertainment Committee President and Club head of the American Field Service in Senior High School. He is currently the President of the Just Love Club, Vice President of the Ashesi Venture Accelerator and was the Public Relations Head in the Ashesi Real Estate Club. Richard aims at improving all forms of communication on Ashesi’s campus.
Marie- Dolores Ako-Adounvo ’20
General Secretary
I am a 3rd year student studying Business Administration. I love to read, watch movies, spend time with family and friends, and my dogs. Professionally I have had some work experience in customer service and handling projects, which accompanied with my 3 years in Ashesi, has helped me build my teamwork skills. I also love to organize and coordinate projects which is a skill I developed in my high school days as an executive member of the American Field Service club in high school. I place high value on the role of the general Secretary because “until the lions have their own historians, the tales of hunting will always glorify the hunter.” In other words, as the general secretary, I have been honoured with the responsibility of recording the activities and plans of the ASC. Through this, the journey of the ASC gets to be recorded for posterity. I am excited for the opportunity to serve my school.
Maame Afia Darkwaah Obeng-Darko ’20
Welfare Chairperson
Maame Afia Darkwaah Obeng-Darko is a sophomore studying Business Administration at Ashesi University. She attended Wesley Girls’ High School, and completed in 2015. Maame is the first born of her mother and has had to act like the mother concerning the welfare of her home on uncountable occasions.
Maame served on the Welfare committee in her first year and helped pioneer the first ever ‘Wellness Wednesday’ the school celebrated. Maame is the project lead assistant of Tech Eras, Tech for the Blind. She’s a member of the storytellers club on campus and was the Stage manager of the play, ‘Romeo must die’. Maame seldom frowns and thus spreads joy and happiness wherever she goes. She tries her best to eat healthy and is part of the soccer team of the school.
She hopes to make the lives of students, faculty, staff, cleaners and security on campus much better, by encouraging healthy eating and excercising. Most importantly, she plans to check on the mental health of the stakeholders of the school. With her able team of committee members, Maame hopes to improve the welfare of the lives on the Ashesi Campus within her tenure.
Derek Minta-Jacobs ’21
Entertainment Committee Chairperson
Derek Minta-Jacobs is a sophomore studying Business Administration. Derek is an easy-going person who believes in living a balanced life and has always strived to maintain this balance in his life. He is passionate about music and giving back to society and this has led him to engage in a number of music related projects and organize events which help fuel his passion. Being the lead project manager of the C.R.O.S.S NGO, he has spearheaded many projects and as such, is no stranger to event organizing.
In pursuit of a balanced Ashesi life, Derek joined the entertainment committee in his first year to help ensure that this balance was attained by everybody. Now as head of the entertainment committee, and Derek aims at diversifying the entertainment scene in the school to accommodate the mix of people and ensure that everyone finds the right type of entertainment to make them balanced.
Priscilla Vera Okpoti- Paulo ’20
Outreach Committee Chairperson
Priscilla (or Vera), is a lively young lady with many dreams and aspirations. She’s taking Business Administration as her major and is currently a junior (class of 2020). Vera understands that as humans, we are where we are in life because of some sacrifices that some people have made and based on this, she is driven by the passion to serve others and engage with them to add some value to their lives. She currently is the head of Project SAS Foundation, a civic engagement group in Ashesi. She has worked with companies such as Psyphertxt, Leaders and Mentors International and Gokals Limited. Driven by the importance of self-development, she attended a two-week camp for young leaders – focusing on discovering oneself, leading others and solving problems. She has served twice as an amazing coach in the famous Ashesi Innovation Experience (AIX) program.
Being in the outreach committee since the latter part of her freshman year has opened her eyes to what it truly means to give back to others and to add something worthwhile to improve the lives of others. As the Outreach Committee Chairperson, she hopes to engage students and even faculty in a way that makes them understand that reaching out to people truly shows citizenship (a pillar of the university) and giving back to society demonstrates love, which is an ingredient for relationship building.
Samuel Fordjour ’20
Sports Committee Chairperson
Samuel Adugyamfi Fordjuor is his full name. Individuals call him SamFord. He is a junior undertaking Business Administration. He enjoys the process of growth and becoming a better version of oneself. This you could say is his reason for his love for sports. Skilled mostly at basketball but dabbles at table tennis, badminton and soccer, his passion for sports has placed him as the Sports Chairperson of Ashesi University. He is an unselfish leader and believes in servant leadership as the path to success. If you can’t do it. There’s someone on your team who can; it’s only right you assist him do it as well as possible.
Knowing how it feels to be excluded from exhibiting one’s true skill or abilities in a particular sport. He plans on making as many individuals in Ashesi feel a part of the community through sports. “Opportunities” is what he believes is the foundation for inclusion with regards to his field.
Joel Ofori-Teiko ’20
Off-Campus Committee Chairperson
Joel Ofori-Teiko is currently a Junior in Ashesi University and studies Mechanical Engineering. From his basic school days, he has always loved fixing the problems he encounters in his life. Because of this, he chose to study engineering and loves being someone people can look up to for help solving their problems. He has occupied different leadership roles in the all educational institutions he’s been to and his main aim in all these leadership roles was to bring a positive change to his locale.
Having lived off campus for the better part of two (2) years, there are little issues that he has noticed. He hopes that with the help of his committee, all the problems he has noticed and those that others notice will be addressed. He hopes to ensure that off campus will be made a livelier, cleaner and safer at the end of his service to the community.
Gumiso Chisi ’20
Academic Committee Chairperson
Gumiso Chisi is a junior studying Business Administration. She has been and still is passionate about helping and leading young people to realise their dreams. She is also passionate about gender equality and women empowerment, thus believes education is key to emancipating various groups of people in society. Gumiso has been serving as Ashesi Ambassador in providing memorable experiences during campus tours for parents and prospective students. As President and a Zimbabwean scholar, she has led the International Students Association in promoting and embracing diversity on campus. Her involvement in assisting Berekuso girls to prepare for their English examinations affirms her passions. She has also been a key presenter in the Ashesi Design Lab Content Series where she taught sense making to those unfamiliar with Design Thinking concepts.
To her, life is a continuous cycle of experiences, whose outcomes are to be cherished and learnt from. She hopes to make the Academic Committee an expansive aspect of student life; with learning that goes beyond the classroom. From encouraging students to use in-class knowledge and solving daily problems, to interactive educational activities and campaigns promoting academic integrity, the Academic committee will empower students to enjoy their academics as part of an engaging student life on campus.
Nana Akua Agyemang Sereboo ’20
Finance Committee Chairperson
Nana Akua is an Elecrical Engineering junior at Ashesi university who is passionate about creating impact through engineering solutions. She believes that the world ought to be made a better place by all those who are blessed to be in it, and that her way of doing so is by helping in policy making, planning and coaching.
All through her life, she has been privileged to hold a number of leadership positions. The most dear to her heart, she being a first grand-child and first born,acts as a constant reminder to step up and step out. Through these positions she has discovered her love for effectively managing finances, her high regard for discipline and her efficient planning, multitasking and execution skills, traits essential in serving as the finance chairperson.
In order to imbibe Ashesi’s scholarship, leadership and citizenship, she has been a library work-study, a peer mentor and an Ashesi Innovation Experience (AIX) coach. She is a member of the Project Save A Soul Foundation and the Robotics Club. She was a member of the previous government’s finance committee,co-managing finances for clubs and societies. She has interned in the electric power distribution and the banking and financial space.
With experience in the finance committee- not too much to make her complacent and not too little to make her incompetent. Nana Akua hopes to increase financial literacy on campus through engaging activities and sessions. She hopes to focus on ensuring that clubs and societies have enough funds for meaningful and impactful activities. She also hopes to ensure that student projects that give back to Ashesi and its neighboring communities are supported.
After all is said and done, Nana hopes that she would have touched lives, effectively managed the finances of the Student Council, made a difference, and ultimately put the Ashesi community first.
Student Council 2018/2019
Edwin Adatsi ’19
President
“Be nothing, lest it be lasting” this has been the grounding principle of the current ASC president, Edwin Adatsi. Edwin is a junior who is currently studying Computer Engineering in Ashesi University. Edwin believes every act should be motivated by the greater good of a lasting and impactful effect. From his time in first year, Edwin served as the Communication Head of Pencils of Promise Club which has the sole objective of improving access to education all over the world. Through several projects and engagement, the students of Berekuso and Adaklu-Sofa have felt the impact of the club’s objective. He currently heads the club with a fellow student. With a developing knack for public speaking, Edwin and six other students represented Ashesi in the 64th edition of the Harvard National Model United Nations where he represented Uruguay’s interests.
Edwin enjoys playing basketball and cooking.
In his role as the new ASC president, his teams’ primary objective is to create an entirely independent and collaborative student body, with a vibrant campus outlook. An outlook which should be nothing but lasting.
Benjamin Annan ’19
Vice President
Benjamin Annan, a Mechanical Engineering major of the Ashesi class of 2019 is best described as a politician at heart and an engineer in mind. Since enrolling in Ashesi in the Fall of 2015, he has previously served as the Fund manager of the Ashesi Student Scholarship Fund (ASSF). He currently holds the position of Programs Manager of Kingdom Christian Fellowship (KCF), and doubles as a Career Peer Advisor with the Career Center. As Vice-President of the Ashesi Student Council his primary aim is to build a firm fundamental structure with professionalism to the Student Council. He aspires to become a politician in a few years. He believes Engineers make the best leaders and the best of every profession and pledges to do whatever he can to contribute his quota because Ashesi is one of God’s great gifts to Africa.
Wayne Gakuo ’19
Head of Public Relations
Wayne Gakuo is a social and outgoing student who hails from Mombasa, Kenya. His love for social media came when he just finished high school. As a tech-enthusiast and always thirsty for knowledge, he was constantly using online media to satisfy his curiosity; knowing what is trending and newly-introduced technological gadgets. Having been financially-sponsored in high school, and now in Ashesi University under the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship, Wayne loves community outreach programs since he feels he has an obligation to mentor the young ones from disadvantaged backgrounds. “Financial constraints should not bar people from gaining access to education”, he says. “There is unlimited and untapped potential that rests with these future leaders.”
Wayne has been in the previous Public Relations Committee where he spearheaded the Ashesi Students Council’s social media team that saw 128% increase in the number of followers both on Instagram and Facebook. “I look forward to using my committee as a platform where students get to learn and sharpen their skills in photography, writing, cinematography and graphic designing”, he adds. “With this, the produced content will be used to showcase the lives of Ashesi students and magnify the image of the ASC”
Zoe Delasi Tagboto ’20
General Secretary
Zoe Delasi Tagboto is a member of the Class of 2020 majoring in Computer Science. She is passionate about being an active member of student government. Since freshman year, she has been actively involved in extracurricular activities having the chance to interact with and learn about the various concerns of the student body. She was elected by her peers as the Academic Representative for the class of 2020 and is a Career Peer Advisor which gave her the drive to use the skills she developed to create change in Ashesi.
As the ASC general secretary, she hopes to use her leadership and communication skills to improve student wellbeing and provide support to the other executive members as they carry out their duties. Her willingness to volunteer and work with different student groups, while maintaining a consistently high GPA attest to her strong organizational and time management skills and her ability to prioritize. She believes that this role would give her the ability to serve and protect the students by ensuring the members of the committee meet their deadlines and live out their promises.
Isatou Jallow ’19
Welfare Chairperson
Isatou is a MasterCard scholar, from the Gambia, studying Business Administration at Ashesi. She has diverse list of hobbies, from reading magazines, hanging out with kids, travelling, watching movies, public speaking, taking selfies, and always looking for new ways of innovation.
She has been involved in a wide range of activities in Ashesi, from being a tutor for pre-calculus and foundation for design and entrepreneurship, to actively planning and engaging in school events such as orientations, club fairs, graduations, and elections.
Also, she is a senior leader at Future of Africa (FOA), an NGO that advocates for the rights and dignity of street children in Accra through street outreaches that includes mentorship and other weekly programs.
She has also had the privilege of serving on various boards in the Ashesi student council. Most of all, she takes pride in been part of the first student parliament in the school’s history. She looks forward to serving Ashesi once again, as the Welfare Chairperson.
In the end, she strongly believe the lives we touch, the destinies we redefine and the impacts we make will be what matters the most.
Odette Ofosu-Siaw ’20
Entertainment Committee Chairperson
“when the music changes, so does the dance…” as such, it is time for entertainment to be turned up a notch.
Odette Ofosu-Siaw is currently a sophomore majoring in Business Administration and the ASC Entertainment Committee Chairperson. She finds delight in creating experiences by traveling the world, learning new things and meeting new people. She has previously served as an active member of the entertainment committee since her freshman year. In her tenure of office, she aspires to make the Ashesi community vibrant for students, staff, and faculty, to not only promote inclusion in Ashesi but have fun while doing so. For what shall it profit a man, to gain a 4.0 GPA with no college experience
Kofi Anamoa Mensah ’20
Outreach Committee Chairperson
Kofi Anamoa is a junior studying Electrical / Electronic Engineering. He enjoys teaching and helping others in whatever capacity he can. Serving on previous Outreach Committees since his freshman year, Kofi has developed a desire to foster a community that is socially and environmentally conscious.
Kofi is a member of Tech Era, an organization that seeks to equip underprivileged Junior High School students with the necessary computing skills needed in this fast-growing technological era. There, he serves in the capacity of the Tech Module lead and manages student volunteer tutors, develop and manage the curriculum for teaching and learning in the most practical way possible.
As the Outreach Committee Chairperson, Kofi looks forward to creating a conducive space where community engagement groups have the resources necessary to operate, as well as radiate the giving back spirit of the community.
Kennedy Mintah ’19
Sports Committee Chairperson
Kennedy expresses deep concerns to improve sports in Ashesi, and offer major attention towards the less patronized sports. He is an individual grounded on the principles of commitment and leadership. He was on the previous Sports Committee, and in the upcoming year hopes to further the remarkable work done by the outgoing team. Kennedy is currently the deputy captain for Kasanoma FC, an Ashesi Premier League club. Prior to Ashesi, he participated in the Danish Soccer Tournament, Dana Cup.
He has fun when playing sports, and would encourage you to join his fun by showing up for all sports related activities on and off campus. Kennedy is an easily approachable individual and will welcome your ideas on how sports can be enhanced at Ashesi.
Elorm Dela-Brown ’19
Off-Campus Committee Chairperson
Elorm is a junior, a Business Administration major and an avid sportsman. He’s enthusiastic about welfare and being a part of fun occasions.
There’s always one thing he’s kept close to heart and it’s that “life is but one”. Life is way too short, but God didn’t only give us 24 hours, He gave us time and he intends to use that meaningfully and its full capacity.
As Off-Campus chairperson, he intends to explore the different fun opportunities that can engage as many students as possible regardless of your year group, nationality or residence. Stress is eminent here at Ashesi and fun can be the same too. I can’t do this without the cooperation of the student body, so I hope to see you all around. Remember, like me, never wake up without hope and sleep with disappointment. Just live, laugh and learn!
Kwasi Korboeo ’19
Academic Committee Chairperson
Kwasi Korboe is a junior studying Business Administration. Since the tender age of ten, he has loved taking part in various experiences and engaging with people. As a result, he lives by the mantra, “Life is an Experience”. He has engaged in many projects since entering Ashesi and hopes to take part in more in the future. He led a team of students to attend the Harvard National Model United Nations 2017 and has worked at two reputable petroleum companies. He is currently a Career Peer Advisor educating students on how to develop their careers, and he works with different social enterprises such as 19 Ambassador Integrity Campaign to give back to his society.
Having served on the Academic Committee in his first year, Kwasi hopes to make the committee more engaging to the students in the next year. By organizing interactive educational events, involving students in solving student problems and campaigning for decreased academic misconduct, Kwasi aims at making the Academic Committee an influential and important aspect of student life on campus.
Joseph-Peter Yoofi Brown-Pobee ’19
Finance Committee Chairperson
Yoofi Brown-Pobee’19 is the Finance Committee Chairperson of the Student Council and a Management Information Systems major. An alumnus of Tema International School, he immediately got into student government in his first year, joining the Sports and Finance Committees. He also joined the Ashesi D: Lab where he coordinated a cross university Design Project between Ashesi University and Brown University. He engaged in a similar project in 2017 this time with Dartmouth University and is currently a Design Lab Management Intern in charge of coordinating Hackathons that produce high impact solutions.
He loves professional wrestling particularly WWE, is a Chelsea fan and thinks Breaking Bad and Prison Break are the best series ever made. He knows nothing about basketball (still thinks Kobe is 25 years). He loves banter and making jokes and really cherishes his friends and classmates. One thing he guarantees with this ASC is efficiency and diligence. You won’t forget team.
Student Council 2015/2016
Esther Addei ’16
President
Esther, a third year Business Administration Student is a member of a long and colourful list of young ladies from Wesley Girl’s High School who have made Ashesi University College their home. At Wesley Girl’s she served as a House Prefect, and subsequently extended those leadership qualities to Ashesi, where she served for a year on the Welfare Committee.
For the next year, she will head the Ashesi Student Council, making her the second female to hold the position in Ashesi’s history. She is meticulous in managing groups and working effectively to produce results for both group and self.
Outside the classroom, she is actively involved in a number of initiatives. She helped run the Bake to Save campaign at Ashesi; by selling cupcakes to raise funds for the Akua Adoma Foundation: the foundation works to fund surgeries of children with brain tumors. Additionally, she joined StarFish Aid, a volunteer program under the EbbyMay Foundation that organizes students to carry out service-learning projects in deprived towns in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Esther also loves singing and is a member of the Kingdom Sanctuary Choir at Ashesi. She is also an active member of Joyfulway Incorporated, a non-denominational evangelistic organization that evangelizes nationally through contemporary music and other creative media. Esther’s vision is to lead the student body to form a deeper sense of unity and community. In her words, “Ashesi University College is bigger than aesthetic architecture, beautifully designed lecture halls, or the beautiful campus; Ashesi University College is the student body. It is about the citizenship of people from different countries, different cultures, different family backgrounds-it is about us, the students. This is the why we seek to take advantage of Ashesi’s pillar of citizenship in creating an Ashesi Culture.”
Ewurabena Ewudziwa Hagan ’16
Vice President
Ewurabena, a Business Administration Major, is a warm, loving and fun individual who never ceases to push herself in order to deliver the best she has to offer, and then some.
Her concern for others and interest in seeking the welfare of those around her kept her serving in the welfare committee over the past two years.
It is her dream to become an entrepreneur who will successfully use these tools to impact the world. As a Social Entrepreneur, Ewurabena pioneered Bake to Save a social enterprise that raises funds for the Akua Adoma Memorial Hope Foundation. As an innovative Entrepreneur, Ewurabena entered a partnership and started a campus-based rental business, Party Perfect.
With a passion for art in different forms, Ewurabena often expresses herself through storytelling, poetry, dance and music. This is how she is able to see beauty in things, places and people when others cannot. It therefore comes as no surprise that she admires creativity and innovation. She is involved with numerous clubs and societies on campus such as Kingdom Christian Fellowship, The Ink, Bake to Save, Star Fish Aid, Photography Club and Pencils of Promis.
She believes in sacrifice, foresight, dedication, and teamwork. With her organizational skills and passion to help others and make impact within and outside the Ashesi Community, Ewurabena is ready to pull all resources available to deliver the absolute best for the student body and the Ashesi Community.
Amanda Olive Amoah ’16
General Secretary and Head of Public Relations Committee
Amanda Olive is a junior majoring in Business Administration at Ashesi with an interest in hands-on activities that led to her participation in both Ashesi Robotics Experience (ARX) 2013 and Ashesi Innovation Experience (AIX) 2014.
With experience as a mentor in those two programmes, as well as her experiences in Wesley Girls’ High School, Cape Coast, Amanda is set, together with the team, to impact and improve student life in Ashesi in her capacity as the General Secretary and Head of the Public Relations Committee.
Anna Addei ’17
Welfare Committee Chairperson
Hard work, commitment and passion are words that have defined Anna Addei since her days as a student of Wesley Girls’ High School in Cape Coast. She continues to exert these values in completing all tasks assigned to her.
At Ashesi, she was a member of the Ashesi Model United Nations and served on the Academic Committee of the Student Council in her first year. She has been working closelywith the Office of Student and Community Affairs over the past few months and is currently a Residents’ Assistant in Ashesi’s on-campus housing facility.
Anna enjoys indulging in the Arts and often finds herself engaged in some form of writing, drawing or music in her spare time. Now in her sophomore year, she is excited to carry on as Welfare Committee Chairperson of the Ashesi Student Council (ASC). She held this position for a semester with the previous ASC administration and won the “Outstanding ASC Executive” award for that year. Stepping up to the plate for the second time running, she is eager to contribute to the welfare, convenience and comfort of students on the Ashesi campus.
Naa Adukwei Quarcoopome ’17
Entertainment Committee Chairperson
Naa Adukwei is a second-year Business Administration student. Prior to becoming Entertainment Chairperson, her first year in Ashesi saw her start and run Smoothshakes, a successful milkshake business with four other sophomores, serve on the Entertainment Committee, teach English at the Berekuso Primary School, act as Event Coordinator for the iStand Above Club, play an active role in the Ashesi Photography club and receiving the Entrepreneurial Spirit award with her Smoothshakes team at the 2014 Ashesi Ubora Excellence Awards ceremony.
Naa’s interest in the Arts, in helping people and in organizing events is expressed through her activities both in and out of Ashesi. Her activities outside of Ashesi include working with Accra Theatre Workshop, a Ghanaian theatre company which involved working with artists and children from all walks of life.
She intends to bring her creativity, drive to get things done and organizational skills to her role as Entertainment Chairperson. She is committed to adding on to the foundation already laid by the previous chairpersons and hoping to make some substantial contributions of her own to the already diverse extra-curricular activities within the Ashesi community.
Dorcas Amoh-Mensah ’16
Outreach Committee Chairperson
Dorcas Amoh-Mensah is a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She has served the on Ashesi’s Kingdom Christian Fellowship as an executive for two consecutive years. She is also an executive of the nouvelle club, True Love Waits, a club promoting sexual purity. Prior to her appointment, she served as a Career Peer Advisor and she was part of the team that represented Ashesi University in the Intercollegiate Model African Union Summit in London. She won the Buwang Action Award and Committee People’s Choice Award for the Peace and Security Council.
Together with a group of friends, she supported in the establishment of Starfish Aid, a community engagement program that seeks to provide quality education to rural kids in four villages in the Upper Manya Krobo District through reading, writing, sanitation and confidence building lessons. This has been a passion she has pursued throughout her stay in Ashesi. As the outreach chairperson, she looks forward to a splendid year characterized with the willingness of every student to serve their community in any capacity without limitations. She envisions a year with a spring up of many sustainable new and old initiatives in order to hold up Ashesi’s pillar of citizenship through service to the community, Ghana and the world.
She is an athlete and a former hockey player with an affection for arts especially origami.
Benson Murimi Wachira ’16
Sports Committee Chairperson
Benson Wachira is a CS Major in the class of 2016. Despite his strong passion for programming, Benson is very passionate about sports and exercising activities. Prior to his role as a Sports Committee Chairperson, he was the assistant fitness co-ordinator Ashesi peer educators club. He is currently a programming 1 tutor and also the volleyball coach and captain. His passion for sports led him to introduce volleyball at Ashesi with the aim of increasing the number of sports the students can engage in.
He’s very cheerful when he’s sharing his skills in volleyball with his teammates, he says his best moment is when playing volleyball. He is optimistic that the Sports Chairperson Committee position will give him a platform to realize his dream of improving and diversifying sports at Ashesi. He is looking forward to continue with the projects and other platforms that have been established by the outgoing committee to improve sports culture at Ashesi. He is encouraging all the students to participate in sports activities even those who have never been involved in sports before. This way we’ll all be able to realize the talents that we never knew we had.
Albert Eyison ’16
Off-campus Committee Chairperson
Albert is a sports enthusiast who also cares about the wellbeing of people around him.
Right from high school, he has always been in charge of the welfare of others, thus, he being the manager of all sporting activities in his hall in senior high school. He is currently initiating a soccer league as part of a school’s extra-curricular activity in a village called Korlenya in the eastern region of Ghana to harness young talents. In addition, since the youth do not see the need for education, this initiative is to encourage them to attend school since eligible participants must be in regular attendance of school.
Albert is determined, patient and sacrifices a lot to achieve a set goal. He promises to give his best in serving and attending to the general wellbeing of the students, whiles engaging students in lively and entertaining activities.
Bernadette Aidoo-Forson ’16
Academic Committee Chairperson
Anne is a junior majoring in Business Administration. Her desire to make an impact led her to join the Adesua Ye team of tutors ( A student founded adult literacy program). She has been a tutor since her sophomore year and recently joined the team of executives as the General Secretary. This experience has led her to improve her interpersonal skills and to value education even more. One of her favourite poems is ” Our deepest fear” written by Marianne Williamson as she believes that each individual is capable in shining in their own little corner.
She served on the 2013/2014 academic committee where she ably aided her predecessor in the execution of his duties. She believes that this new position is going to be a learning ground for her and avidly looks forward to serving the Ashesi community.
Sophia Mwinkum Dery ’16
Finance Committee Chairperson
Before coming to Ashesi, she had held positions in her high school such as the Financial Secretary for the Entertainment Committee and Editorial Board. Sophia Mwinkum Dery is a junior majoring in Business Administration. With her interest in sport, she is currently serving on the Disciplinary Committee for the Ashesi Football Association (AFA). She also has a personal interest in accountancy and is a current student member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
She also has the heart of helping underprivileged children in deprived areas and has visited two villages namely; Siblinor and Korlenya both in the Eastern Region through Starfish Aid. Aside this, she loves cooking and reading in her leisure. She is excited to take up the role as the Financial Officer of the Ashesi Student Council. She hopes to continue the good work her predecessors started and also coordinate well with other committees in serving the Ashesi community.
Key Acheivements
- Led campaign to discontinue use of styrofoam containers on campus, in bid to create a greener campus
- Worked with administration to set up more student hangout spaces on campus
- Started Ashesi Female Premier League
- Formed male and female volleyball teams including acquisition of jerseys for both teams
Student Council 2014/2015
Richard Odame ’15
President
Richard, a senior studying Business Administration, heads the Ashesi Student Council (A.S.C.) with his experience as a problem solver in national and global conferences and competition including the Future Leaders’ League in Singapore in 2012, and the 2013 Google Adcamp in Dublin, Ireland.
Prior to his role as A.S.C. President, he was the class representative for the Academic Committee of the A.S.C., president of the Peer Educators Club on campus and was appointed as the 2012 Regional Director for the Council for Capability Development for being a keen player at Model UN conferences in Ghana. He is currently the President of Ashesi’s chapter of Project Cleanacwa (formally known as African Development Initiative) and received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 2013 Ashesi Ubora Excellence Awards Ceremony for taking business-related initiatives such as being the sole distributor of Papaye fast foods in Ashesi, and selling USB LED lights.
Richard believes in the A.S.C.’s potential to create a vibrant and interactive campus through active student participation as the A.S.C. works together to address students’ issues. This semester Richard aims to generate funds to construct a multipurpose sports pitch for the Ashesi community, to create other avenues to fund the A.S.C., and to build the spirit of leadership in all.
Sela Agbakpe ’15
Vice President
Sela is a senior majoring in Business Administration. As a Social Entrepreneur, Sela, in his sophomore year, co-founded the Adesua Ye Literacy Foundation, which is an organization aimed at increasing adult literacy in rural towns in Ghana starting with the Berekuso community.
He became a Dalai Lama Fellow in 2013 for his passion for solving the world’s biggest problems through entrepreneurship or business. Sela helps empower high school students to take up entrepreneurial skills, and coaches them to draw up business plans for businesses they plan to start. Prior to becoming Vice President, Sela served on the Judicial Electoral Council (J.E.C.) as a class representative for a year. He represented his year group on the Council as the mouthpiece for academic behavior and conduct.
As Vice President and head of Clubs and Societies, Sela aims to create a vibrant campus by challenging students to start initiatives, clubs and projects they are passionate about. By doing so, he believes that the Student Council can easily drive innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship among Ashesi students and the community.
Vanessa Amoako ’16
General Secretary and Head of Public Relations Committee
With a diverse educational background studying in U.S.A. and in Ghana, Vanessa is passionate about encouraging the appreciation of different cultures and ways of thinking to better her society.
Prior to her college career, Vanessa studied at Carrboro High School in North Carolina, and served as a columnist and section editor for the school’s student-run newspaper. She also served as a peer educator for a number of extracurricular activities including the Blue Ribbon Youth Leadership Institute and Tobacco.Reality.Unfiltered (T.R.U.) to serve and foster unity in her community.
She is an Academic Scholar (NC) and an inductee of the National Achievers Society. Currently, Vanessa is a junior majoring in Business Administration at Ashesi and is the co-founder of New Leaf Mission, an after-school teaching and mentoring project for students in Berekuso. She was also the Public Relations Officer and General Secretary of the Ashesi Toastmasters Club, and a writer for the Ashesi Website.
Vanessa intends to use these experiences in her role on the A.S.C., to echo the voice of the student body, and to organize and promote events that will contribute to the personal and career development of all students.
Anna Addei ’17
Welfare Committee Chairperson
Hard work, commitment and passion are words that have defined Anna Addei since her days as a student of Wesley Girls’ High School in Cape Coast. She continues to exert these values in completing all tasks assigned to her.
At Ashesi, she was a member of the Ashesi Model United Nations and served on the Academic Committee of the Student Council in her first year. She has been working closely with the Office of Student and Community Affairs over the past few months and is currently a Residents’ Assistant in Ashesi’s on-campus housing facility.
Anna enjoys indulging in the Arts and often finds herself engaged in some form of writing, drawing or music in her spare time. Now in her sophomore year, she is excited to take up her new role as Welfare Committee Chairperson of the Ashesi Student Council and is eager to contribute to the welfare, convenience and comfort of students on the Ashesi campus.
Jessica Sugru Ali ’15
Welfare Committee Chairperson (December – June 2014)
Prior to her journey as a college student, Jessica was a student of Holy Child Senior High School in Cape Coast where she studied General Arts with a focus in Humanities. In the last two years, Jessica has served as a Resident Assistant at Ashesi, and has worked closely with the Office of Students and Community Affairs to solve student housing-related issues.
She has also been instrumental in improving student life by creating avenues for student interactions with the world through campaigns including the ‘Wolfpack Women of Worth’. Jessica is presently a senior pursuing a major in Management Information Systems, and is the Vice President of the Culinary and Confectionary Club.
She has also volunteered for a number of summer programs to satisfy her passion for helping children. She excitedly looks forward to serving the Ashesi student body to help improve upon the welfare of the students while finding ways to solve the problems that exist within the student body.
Kevin Banful ’15
Entertainment Committee Chairperson
Kevin, a senior majoring in Management Information Systems, settled in Ghana from South Africa in 2011 and chose to continue his studies at Ashesi University College. His decision to do this was born out of his desire to develop a close working relationship with his peers, in an environment that encouraged critical thinking and self-development.
Since his arrival at Ashesi, he has been an active member of the community. His leadership in the Ashesi Model United Nations has ensured its rise from almost certain disbandment to becoming a platform for students to share their thoughts on global issues in a tolerant and diplomatic atmosphere. He has also contributed to the social activity on campus through his passion for music by continuously taking on the position as a DJ at many events and parties on campus.
As Entertainment Chairperson, Kevin has committed himself to setting a foundation and creating a culture of diverse extracurricular activities not only on campus but also within the minds of the entire student body.
Randelle Michel ’15
Outreach Committee Chairperson
Randelle is a fourth year Management Information Systems student. She served on the Outreach Committee of the A.S.C. in the 2012/2013 administration as a Seasonal Projects Initiator. Along with friends from the class of 2015, Randelle created the Christmas Shoebox Project, which aims to give back to our immediate community in Berekuso.
She was also involved with a Spelling Bee project targeted at improving the vocabulary of students from the Berekuso community. Randelle looks forward to fulfilling her role as Outreach Chairperson by strengthening the Citizenship pillar of Ashesi by involving the student body in outreach activities, while liaising with other outreach and community engagement initiatives in the Ashesi community.
Aside this, she is an amateur photographer, enjoys creative writing and editing pictures.
Nana Yaw Akonnor ’16
Sports Committee Chairperson
As a junior studying Business Administration, Nana Yaw Akonnor is passionately involved in a number of extra-curricular activities including being a Math Lab Tutor, a Career Peer Advisor for the Career Services, head of the Akua Adoma Foundation Planning Committee, and a research analyst for the African Development Initiative. Nana Yaw successfully balances his participation in these activities while maintaining a good academic stance and pursuing his passion for sports.
He plays for teams under the Ashesi Basketball and Football Leagues. In his quest to improve upon the culture of sports at Ashesi, Nana Yaw has served on the Ashesi Sports Committee for two years. He eagerly looks forward to continuing the good work of his predecessor, Abiola Obiwole, this semester and is excited to use this platform to help elevate sports in the school.
Abiola Obiwole ’15
Sports Committee Chairperson (December – June 2014)
As a senior pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Abiola holds a great passion for sports. Although he describes his sports experience as at Ashesi as both entertaining and boring at the same time, Abiola sees it as a memorable experience which has sparked his desire to improve upon the sports atmosphere on campus.
As a former member of the Sports Committee of the A.S.C., coach of a football team under the Ashesi Premier League (A.P.L.) and the Head of the Disciplinary Committee of the Ashesi Football Association (A.F.A.), Abiola believes that to succeed in life, one needs to excel physically, mentally and spiritually.
He embraces his role as Sports Committee Chairperson and looks forward to ensuring that every Ashesi student will remain healthy physically and mentally in all aspects of life.
Benedicta Amo Bempah ’16
Off-Campus Committee Chairperson
Prior to her role, Benedicta acted as the Deputy Hostel Prefect for Tema International School for two years. In honor of her exemplary skills in high school, she received the Overall Best Co-Curricular Award (2010/2011) and the Dr. Sylvia Boye Award for Excellence in Leadership (2011/2012).
At Ashesi, Benedicta is a Career Peer Advisor, a Mentor for the freshman class, and was a class representative of the A.S.C. Currently a junior pursing a degree in Management Informations Systems, Benedicta is excited to bring on board her expertise in mentoring, leadership, intercultural and co-curricular programs to serve the student body as the Off-Campus Chairperson.
She looks forward to organizing vigorous and dynamic off-campus events with her team.
Michael Annor ’16
Academic Committee Chairperson
Michael Annor is a CS Major in the class of 2016 with a passion for design and problem solving. Having served on the 2012/2013 Academic Committee, Michael brings his past experiences and lessons to the role, with a strong team to improve the academic wellbeing of the student body and embolden the community’s pillars of scholarship, leadership and citizenship. When not doing academic committee, he works at the Office of Diversity and International Programs, a role that has over the past year helped to develop versatile skills and work as a team player.
Fauziya yen Anafo ’15
Finance Committee Chairperson
Fauziya yen Anafo is a senior majoring in Business Administration. She realized the importance of entrepreneurship in a country through her participation and volunteer work with nongovernmental organizations. Her first challenge was to be a part of the Junior Achievement Business Contest, which aimed at promoting business ideas for the youth. She is currently the Events Manager of the Ashesi Business Club. Aside her passion for entrepreneurship, Fauziya is very interested in International Relations and served as the Vice President of the Ghana Model United Nations while in high school. She is still a passionate and dedicated member of the Ashesi Model United Nations and has been able to develop her public speaking skills and personal confidence, which has won her the title of Best Delegate mentioned for the Economic Committee for the Ghana MUN in 2013. Fauziya aspires to be a corporate lawyer, an entrepreneur and the head of her very own NGO.
As the current Finance Committee Chairperson of the Ashesi Student Council, Fauziya aims to prepare financial reports every semester and make all financial statements available to students. She also aims to work closely with the other committees in handling the affairs of the school to serve the entire community well.
Student Council 2013/2014
- President: Michael Fiifi Quansah
- Vice-President: Jennifer Emefa Senoo
- General Secretary: Efua Akyere Graham
- Academic Chairperson: Amanda Ofosu-Siaw
- Welfare Chairperson: Phoebe Amoako
- Financial Officer: Harriet Mate-Kole
- Entertainment Chairperson: Ruweida Salifu
- Sports Chairperson: Anna-Lisa Hammond
- Judicial Chairperson: Francis Delali Vorgbe
- Judicial Vice Chairperson: Daniel Ankomah
Noteworthy Accomplishments
- Completed construction of ASC canteen
- Worked with administration to mount streetlights along access to campus
- Furshished student lounge
- Started Friday Movie Nights
Student Council 2011/2012
President: Kwadwo Owusu-Adjei
Vice-President: Selasie Dela-Brown
General Secretary: Yaw Sagoe Konduah
Academic Chairperson: Michael Fiifi Quansah
Welfare Chairperson: Jennifer Emefa Senoo
Financial Officer: Rita Otopea Osiakwan
Entertainment Chairperson: Desire Eli-Zafoe
Sports Chairperson: Selasi Tsegah
Judicial Chairperson: Nii Okai Nunoo
Judicial Vice Chairperson: Anna Korkor Amegatcher
Noteworthy Accomplishments
Started construction of ASC canteen
Started Change Maker initiative
Student Council 2010/2011
- President: Derrick Crentsil
- Vice-President: Augustus Arthur
- General Secretary: Nana Serwaa Asiedu
- Academic Chairperson: Derrick Darkwah
- Welfare Chairpeson: Naa Ayeleysa Quaynor-Mettle
- Financial Officer: Marlene Emefa Baeta
- Entertainment Chairperson: Gertrude Efua Amoakohene
- Sports Chairperson: Daniel Selassie Kwasi Twumasi
- Judicial Chairperson: Bernard Nii Armah Ghartey
- Judicial Vice Chairperson: Lady-Asaph Lameokor Lamptey
Noteworthy Achievements
- Managed the transition from Labone to Berekuso for student body by setting up the Berekuso Transition Committee
- Successfully provided funding for the first beneficiary of the Ashesi Student Endowment Fund
- Set up the foundation for a strong student culture at the new campus
- Started Ashesi Premier League
- Started the Ashesi Code Fair
- Organized ‘A Day In the Life of An Ashesi Student’ for Faculty and Staff to have a feel of campus life
Student Council 2009/2010
President: Melvin Akaba
Vice-President: Sandra Osei-Poku
General Secretary: Marleen Mensah
Academic Chairperson: Afua Aidoo
Welfare Chairperson: Phoebe Acolatse
Financial Officer: Walter Tammatey
Entertainment Chairperson: Ileri Akinkugbe
Sports Chairperson: Ahmed Moughrabi
Judicial Chairperson: Albert Amankwah Asiamah
Judicial Vice Chairperson: Andria Akua Abraham
Noteworthy Accomplishments
Led student campaign to defend Ashesi’s honour code when the National Accreditation Board asked for the system to be discontinued
Official jerseys for soccer and basketball teams as well as training equipment
Arranged for music instrument lessons for students (guitar, piano)
First ever Student/Faculty & Staff Recognition awards (UBORA)
Key Campus Events
First ever festival of talents – Kaleidoscope
First ever Ashesi Community Sponsored Walk
Student Council 2008/2009
President: Romeo Owusu-Aning
Vice-President: Julia Appiah
General Secretary: Joseph Mamphey
Academic Chairperson: Racheal Agyeman-Duah
Welfare Chairperson: Joy Preston
Financial Officer: Charles Antwi-Agyeman
Entertainment Chairperson: Kojo Biney
Sports Chairperson: Edward Opoku
Judicial Chairperson: Nana Ama Akosah
Judical Vice Chairperson: Joseph Amegatcher
Noteworthy Accomplishments
Reviewed and amended student council constitution
Established the Student Endowment Fund
First ever Ashesi Jazz festival.
Student Council 2007/2008
President: Mishael Offei
Vice-President: Benjamin Cudjoe
General Secretary: Paul Arde-Acquah
Academic Chairperson: Moses Teye Mensah
Welfare Chairperson: Kofi Bart-Plange
Financial Officer: Stephen Owusu-Duah
Entertainment Chairperson: Daniel Coker
Sports Chairperson: Rasheed Alhassan
Judicial Chairperson: Okyeame Sarfo
Judicial Vice Chairperson: Eugene Tetteyfio
Noteworthy Accomplishments
Launched electronic Voting
Finalized major amendments to student council constitution
First official oath swearing for ASC/JEC officials
Voting and institution of Honor Code begin on campus
Student Council 2006/2007
President: Yawa Hansen-Quao (nee Osebreh)
Vice-President: Kofi Baidoo
Judicial Chairperson: Emi-beth Amable
Judical Vice Chairperson: Sarah Mills
General Secretary: Koku Kumodzi
Academic Chairperson: Kofi Baidoo
Welfare Chairperson: Joyce Okyere
Financial Officer: Papa Kojo Boama
Entertainment Chairperson: Kwei Foli
Sports Chairperson: Nana Sarkodie Boateng
Noteworthy Accomplishments
First female Student Council President in the history of tertiary education in Ghana
Implemented a personal development workshop series on public speaking & business etiquette
Initiated student body conversation about establishing an honour system on campus
Student Council 2005/2006
- President: Fred Deegbe
- Vice-President: Keren Asante (nee Mettle-Nunoo)
- General Secretary: Sulemana Mohammed
- Academic Chairperson: N/A
- Welfare Chairperson: Mawudem Asiam
- Financial Officer: Nii Amoo Darkoo
- Entertainment Chairperson: Micheal Afari
- Sports Chairperson: Kwame Omari
- Judicial Chairperson: Fatou Traoré
- Judical Vice Chairperson: Daniel Ofori-Dankwa
Noteworthy Accomplishments
- Formed Ashesi Basketball and Soccer Team
- Organized first inter-private University event at El- Walk
Key Campus Events during Administration
- Ashesi Spirit Week
- Football Match Against Faculty and Staff
- First Career Fair event on campus
Student Council 2004/2005
President: Kingsley Adjei-Godson
Vice-President: Stephen Amevedzi
General Secretary: Maame Dufie Cudjoe
Welfare Chairperson: Kojo Bimpong-Buta
Financial Officer: Aba Ackun
Entertainment Chairperson: Kwame Asare-Amponsah
Sports Chairperson: Seyram Frederick Ahiabor
Academic Committee:
- Kweku Tandoh -Rep 2005
- Dodzi Anku – Rep 2006
Naomi Coffie-Kuwornu – Rep 2007/2008
Judicial Chairperson: Fatou Traoré
Judical and Electoral Committee
Nii Amon Dsane – Rep 2005
Sylvia Mbama – Rep 2006
Zubair Abubakr – Rep 2007/2008
Noteworthy Accomplishments
First student government election
First student government constitution
Pioneer class gift towards scholarship fund
Key Campus Events during Administration
Graduation of pioneer class of 2005
First ever Ashesi University Business Week
Message from the outgoing
President
“Leadership, to us, was never just about holding office: it was about building capacity, encouraging dialogue, and planning for continuity”.
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