Sulemanu Kwame Tandoh
Sulemanu Kwame Tandoh also known by the name Samuel Kwame Tandoh, was a Ghanaian diplomat and politician.[1] He was a member of parliament for Bantama Consistency.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Tandoh was born on 2 February 1924 at Nkwanta, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana (then Gold Coast). He attended Saint Peter's Catholic School, Kumasi, where he graduated in 1951.[3]
Career[edit]
Prior to entering parliament, he was the Vice President of the Kumasi Tenants of Kumasi and the Vice Chairman of the Convention People's Party for Kumasi North.[3] In 1953, he was chairman of the Kwabre No.2 Local Council. Tandoh later became the Secretary of the Ashanti Regional Branch of the Convention People's Party.[4] In 1962, Tandoh was appointed Ghana's ambassador to Albania.[5] He worked in this capacity until 1965.[6][7][8] He served as a member of parliament for the Bantama Constituency from 1965 until 24 February 1966 when the Nkrumah government was overthrown.[9] Tandoh became a petty trader at Kaneshie after the overthrow.[10]
Personal life[edit]
Tandoh was a Christian and a member of the Catholic Church. He was president of the Catholic Youth Association.[4] He loved to play tennis.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Steinberg, S. (2016-12-26). The Statesman's Year-Book 1964-65: The One-Volume ENCYCLOPAEDIA of all nations. Springer. ISBN 978-0-230-27093-0.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1965). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
- ^ a b Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation. 1958.
- ^ a b c Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation. 1958.
- ^ Indian Foreign Affairs. 1962.
- ^ Relations, Great Britain Office of Commonwealth (1964). The Commonwealth Relations Office Year Book. H.M. Stationery Office.
- ^ Steinberg, S. (2016-12-27). The Statesman's Year-Book 1963: The One-Volume ENCYCLOPAEDIA of all nations. Springer. ISBN 978-0-230-27092-3.
- ^ Steinberg, S. (2016-12-26). The Statesman's Year-Book 1964-65: The One-Volume ENCYCLOPAEDIA of all nations. Springer. ISBN 978-0-230-27093-0.
- ^ Jakande, L. K. (1966). West Africa Annual. James Clarke.
- ^ Tsedze, Oscar (1967-08-18). Daily Graphic: Issue 5251, August 18 1967. Graphic Communications Group.