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Origin of Towns and Cities in Ghana: Legon (Land of The Extinct “Le” Antelope)

Names of Towns and Cities in Ghana came about when early settlers of those areas located something prominent accustomed to the area or names of the FIRST SETTLER forms the foundation for names given. Usually the pronunciation of the names (could be landmarks or even animals) get corrupted overtime. Inter-tribal migrations due to conflicts also […]

History of Senior High Schools in Ghana: LEGON PRESEC

PRESEC – Legon is currently 81 years and from Odumase to Legon, still Ghana’s finest secondary school for boys. From a humble enrolment of 16 pioneer-students and 4 tutors  in 1938, the current population is 3,870 boys,  with 70 classrooms, 178 teachers, 75 non-teaching staff and 20 national service personnel. The cry of the Presbyterian […]