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Richard Kwaku Osei

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Richard Kwaku Osei
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Krobo
In office
1969–1972
PresidentEdward Akufo-Addo
Personal details
Born1918
Krobo, Eastern Region, Gold Coast
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materanyakpongunor Presbyterian Primary School, Bana Hill Presbyterian Middle School
OccupationPolitician, Farmer, Business man

Richard Kwaku Osei is a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the first parliament of the second Republic of Ghana. He represented the Krobo constituency under the membership of the National Alliance of Liberals (NAL).[1]

Early life and education

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Osei was born in 1918 in the Eastern region of Ghana. He attended Manyakpongunor Presbyterian Primary School and Bana Hill Presbyterian Middle School where he obtained his Standard Seven Certificate. He worked as a farmer and as a businessman before going into parliament.[1]

Politics

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Osei began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Krobo 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. His tenure ended on 13 January 1972.

Personal life

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Osei is a Christian.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 281.