Benjamin Kofi Asamoah
Benjamin Kofi Asamoah | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Abetifi | |
| In office 1965e–1966 | |
| Preceded by | New |
| Succeeded by | Emmanuel Kwadwo Adu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Kofi Asamoah 30 March 1917 Abetifi, Eastern Region, Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | Convention People's Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Police officer |
Benjamin Kofi Asamoah was a Ghanaian politician in first republic. He was the member of parliament for the Abetifi constituency from 1965 to 1966.[1] Prior to entering parliament he was the District Commissioner for the Kwahu district and the New Juaben District. He also served as the Eastern Regional Secretary for the Convention People's Party.[2]
Early life and education
Asamoah was born on 30 March 1917 at Abetifi, a town in the Eastern Region. He had his education at the Juaso Government Middle Senior School.[3]
Career and politics
Asamoah begun his career as a Winch driver from 1935 to 1940. He joined the police force in 1941 and worked as a police constable from 1941 to 1946.[3] In 1948 he became the first chairman of the Kwahu District branch of the United Gold Coast Convention but joined the Convention People's Party in 1950.[3] On 1 July 1959 he was appointed District Commissioner for the Kwahu District and on 1 December 1960 he was transferred to Koforidua as the District Commissioner for the New Juaben District.[3][4] In 1965 he was appointed Member of parliament for the Abetifi constituency.[5] He served in this capacity until February 1966 when the Nkrumah government was overthrown.
Personal life
His hobbies included farming and hunting.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Parliamentary Debates; Official Report, Part 2". Parliamentary Debates. Ghana National Assembly: iii and 8. 1965.
- ^ Ofori, Henry (1 March 1969). "Coup saved bank from going broke". Daily Graphic. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Ghana Year Book 1962". Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation: 189. 1962.
- ^ Report on the audit investigations into the accounts of the Central Organisation of Sport (Report). Ghana Publishing Corporation. 1969. p. 18.
- ^ "West Africa Annual, Issue 8". West Africa Annual. James Clarke: 79. 1965.