The Association of Philosophy and Classics Students (APHICLAS) at the University of Ghana marked its 15th anniversary on Monday, 27th July 2026, with a resounding call for intellectual rigour and respectful dialogue as essential pillars for national development.

Held at the University’s Great Hall as part of APHICLAS Week, the milestone celebration convened students, faculty, alumni, and distinguished guests to reflect on fifteen years of the Association’s commitment to scholarly inquiry and its engagement with pressing national and global issues.

The event featured a high-profile lineup of dignitaries. The Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, represented the Sector Minister, while the Guest Speaker was Prof. Peter Atudiwe Atupare, Dean of the School of Law. He was joined by an esteemed panel comprising Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyie-Atua (Professor of Law), Prof. Martin Ajei (Professor of Philosophy), Prof. Akosuah Darkwah (Professor of Sociology), and Miss Stephanie Baiden-Assan, a private legal practitioner from Gyandoh, Asmah and Co.

In his address, Mr. Sukparu expressed his privilege to stand with the APHICLAS community, noting that the quality of discourse and the evident passion of the students were the highlights of the occasion.

“What stood out for me was the quality of the conversations and the passion demonstrated by the students," he stated. "The discussions reinforced the importance of creating spaces where ideas can be challenged respectfully, diverse opinions can be heard, and solutions to national challenges can emerge through thoughtful dialogue rather than division."

Highlighting the transformative power of education, the Deputy Minister remarked that he left the Great Hall inspired by the caliber of young minds present. He emphasized that these students represent the next generation of policymakers, academics, innovators, and public servants who will define Ghana’s future trajectory.

He extended his congratulations to the leadership, alumni, and membership of APHICLAS, praising the University of Ghana for fostering a platform for intellectual exchange. "Congratulations to the leadership, alumni, and entire membership of APHICLAS on this significant milestone," he added. "May the next chapter be marked by even greater impact, scholarship, and service to our nation."

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The 15th-anniversary celebration reaffirmed APHICLAS’s role as a vibrant intellectual hub dedicated to nurturing critical minds and fostering thoughtful engagement. As the Association looks toward the future, the anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring relevance of philosophy and the classics in equipping young people to question assumptions, engage diverse perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.

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