Profiles

Complete Biography & Profile of OSEADEEYO ADDO DANKWA III, King of Akropong-Akuapem

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A graduate from the University of London and an economic advisor for the Ghanaian administration, The King of Akropong holds for the last sixteen years the “sacred seat” of the Akuapem-Asona, one of the seven major Akan clans. To his right, his “spokesman” carries the royal emblem, the elephant, a remembrance that his kingdom was … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Ike Quartey,

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Ike Quartey was not as popular as Azumah Nelson, but he came up in the same tough streets that Nelson did. Quartey was also a great amateur from Ghana, just like Nelson and came up training in Nelson’s gym. Quartey turned pro the same year Azumah Nelson was winning the super-feather crown. The hard punching … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Baafour Akoto, Chief Linguist

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1904-2002 The late Baafour Akoto was born to Nana Akosua Apea and Kofi Owusu Sekyere of Heman in 1904. He was the direct descendant of Asantehene Osei Bonsu. He trained as a mechanic and worked with F & A Swanzy Company (transport section). He was chosen by Nana Sir Agyeman Prempeh II, as a senior … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Daasebre Oti Boateng, Omanhene of New Juaben

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DAASEBRE Dr Oti Boateng, Omanhene of New Juaben in the Eastern Region is also a member of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) of the United Nations (Commissioner of the UN as from January 1, 2003 for a four-year term). He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics from the University of Ghana, … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Dr. Ephraim Amu, Potrait of Cultured Patriotism

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(culled from Network herald) — In later years, at Achimota where he taught African music to my husband, my brother and my sister, I heard more about Owura Amu. I was also lucky to have been among the first group of Achimota students that he taught to play the Dondo. It was a fascinating experience … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Mr. Philip Comi Gbeho, Composer of the Current Ghana National Anthem

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1904 -1976 In the early morning of March 6’th 1967, as the Union Jack was lowered and the Red, Gold, Green flag of the newly independent country fluttered in the air over the National Assembly building. The country’s new National Anthem was warbled by the teeming crowd. The music for the new anthem which replaced … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Mr. Emmanuel Pappoe-Thompson, Wrote the Lyrics of the First National Anthem

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(1906 – 1992) On March 6th, 1957, before a crowd of over 100,000 at the Old polo Grounds, the Ghana National Anthem was officially played for the first time. The Author of these new lyrics was Mr. Emmanuel Pappoe-Thompson, an Educationist and renowned musician. A few line of the Anthem was contributed by Mr. Tettey … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Amon Kotei, Designer of the Ghana Coat of Arms

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As Independence Day drew near, the need for a coat of arms distinct from that o the imperial power – Great britain, became acutely felt. To give a distinctive local flavor to the work, a Ghanaian working with the Government Printer was asked to put up a sletch for consideartion. For his motives, Mr. Amon … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh, the Designer of the Ghana Flag

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Mrs Theodosia Salome Abena Kumea Okoh néé Asihene was born in Wenchi on Tuesday 13th June 1922. She is a renowned artist having exhibited her art pieces in various parts of the world. She has worked in many mediums. She has produced sketches and paintings in water colour, paintings in oil colour, and created many … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Vice President

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As a young man he studied at the Government Secondary School, Tamale from 1960-67 for his Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates. He proceeded to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi from 1967-71 where he obtained the BSc degree in Building Technology. Alhaji Aliu Mahama started his working career at the Bolgatanga regional … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, Former VRA CEO

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Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, the presidential candidate of the United Ghana Movement (UGM) in 2000. He was born in Kumasi in March 1953. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fuel and Combustion Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Solar Energy Engineering, both from the University of Leeds, UK. The UGM presidential candidate … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, Presidential Candidate of NRP

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Mr. Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, the Presidential Candidate of the National Reform Party (NRP) in the 2000 elections, was born on February 7, 1956. He holds the Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Master of Law degrees from the University of Ghana and North Western University Law School, Chicago, USA, respectively. Mr. Tanoh’s working experiences include being … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Dr Edward Mahama, Chairman on PNC

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Dr Edward Mahama, the presidential candidate of People’s National Convention, was born on April 15, 1945. He is an elected fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (1994). He was appointed a lecturer and consultant of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in 1990. Between 1985 and 1990, he was Director of Superior Medical Associates. … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Mrs. Gladys Asmah, Former Minister of Women Affairs

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Mrs. Gladys Asmah, was born on October 16, 1939, at Cape Coast, in the Central Region. She started her primary education at Wesley Girls School and then to the Ghana, National College, both in Cape coast. After her secondary education, she -worked briefly with the Ghana Railway Corporation and subsequently as a supervisor at the … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of Albert Kan-Dapaah, Fome Interior Minister

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He attended Acherensua Secondary School from 1964 to 1969 and proceeded to the Institute of Professional Studies to study Accountancy . In 1975, he enrolled at the North East London Polytechnic, London, and then to the Emile Woolf College of Accountancy, where he obtained qualifications in Accountancy. The Minister of Energy is a Fellow of … Read more

Complete Biography & Profile of F.K. Owusu-Adjapong, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

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Mr F. K. Owusu-Adjapong, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Swedru, was educated at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi. He came out in 1970 with a degree in Land Economy and then proceeded to the Boucentrum Institute, Rotterdam, Netherlands, where he obtained a diploma in Housing, … Read more