Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Headmaster of T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School and renowned educationist, Mr. Ibrahim Kwaku Gyasi, popularly known as Mr. I.K Gyasi who passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 89.
According to the family, the Janazah (Islamic burial prayer) will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at the Kumasi Asafo Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Mosque. Burial will take place the same day at Mampong Nsuta.
The family will receive sympathisers on Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence at Atasemanso in Kumasi. In line with his wishes, there will be no adua or any other ceremonial observance to commemorate his death.
News of Mr. I.k Gyasi’s passing broke on Monday, prompting an outpouring of tributes from educators, journalists, former students, and readers across the country who continue to celebrate his enduring legacy in education and public discourse.
Mr. Ibrahim Kwaku Gyasi was widely respected as a disciplinarian, mentor, and reform-minded administrator during his tenure as Headmaster of T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, where he played a pivotal role in shaping academic excellence, moral discipline, and leadership development among generations of students.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Gyasi distinguished himself as a prolific writer and columnist whose incisive commentaries on education, governance, culture, and national development earned him admiration across media circles.
His writings, noted for their clarity, depth, and moral conviction, contributed significantly to public debate and intellectual life in Ghana.
Media practitioners have described him as a rare blend of educator and public intellectual, whose pen remained sharp well into his later years. Many credit his essays and opinion pieces with influencing policy conversations and inspiring younger writers to engage national issues with integrity and courage.
As tributes continue to pour in, colleagues and former students remember Mr. Gyasi not only as a committed educationist but also as a principled voice whose lifelong dedication to learning, faith, and service left an indelible mark on Ghana’s educational and media landscape.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
