Joseph Kofi Amankwah
Joseph Kofi Amankwah | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Wenchi West | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Preceded by | New |
| Succeeded by | Joseph K. Amankwah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1934 (age 89–90) Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Social Worker |
Joseph Kofi Amankwah (born 1934) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing the Wenchi West constituency under the membership of the Progress Party.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Amankwah was born in 1934. He attended School of Social Welfare, Accra where he obtained his G.C.E Advance level Certificate in Social Work and Probation Services.[1] He worked as a social worker before going into parliament.[1]
Politics[edit]
Amankwah was nominated candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Wenchi West constituency prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election. He assumed office as a member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana on 1 October 1969 after being pronounced winner at the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[2][3] His tenure of office as a member of parliament ended on 13 January 1972.[4][5]
Personal life[edit]
Amankwah is a Christian.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 75.
- ^ a b The Legon Observer. Legon Society on National Affairs. 1969.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
- ^ Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.
- ^ Martinson, Harold B. (2001). Ghana, the Dream of the 21st Century: Politics of J.B. Danquah, Busia and Kufuor Tradition. Norcento Press. ISBN 978-9988-7767-6-3.
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