Afenyo-Markin tells his story at St. Augustine’s
Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency in the Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who doubles as the Deputy Majority Leader , has recounted a rather touching narrative of how he narrowly escaped being a drop out during his secondary school days at St. Augustine’s College.
Afenyo-Markin, in his address as Guest Speaker during the schools 92nd Anniversary celebrations last Saturday said if not for the Paa Kwesi Nduom Scholarship he could have been a school dropout.
Afenyo-Markin, in his speech, noted: “I came to school with only a trunk and had no mattress. My friend supported me with his blanket and this I endured for three years. I was sacked home for my fees several times. The Senior Housemaster will come to the class and give you 6 lashes before I am sent home for my fees…
“After many attempts to win the Paa Kwesi Nduom scholarship, I was determined to make it this time. I used 1 mark to beat Tawiah in Government, History was 2 marks and Botwe was crying and as for Literature, I gave them a long gap.
“So first in History, Mr. “Pee” your man did it. First in Literature and First in Government. I took the prize and that’s what paid my fees for the year and my registration fee. I thank God”, Afenyo-Markin noted
President Akufo-Addo was present at the ceremony as the Special Guest of Honour
Below are some photos from the ceremony:
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