Kwabena Adu Kyei is a Ghanaian politician and member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing the Amansie East Constituency under the membership of the Progress Party.[1][2][3]
Kwabena Adu Kyei | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Amansie East | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| President | Edward Akufo-Addo |
| Prime Minister | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
| Preceded by | Constituency merged |
| Succeeded by | Kwame Adum-Atta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kwabena Adu Kyei 27 November 1933 Dadiasi, Ashanti Region, Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Achimota College |
Early life and education edit
Kwabena was born on 27 November 1933 in the Ashanti region of Ghana. He attended Achimota School, Accra formerly Prince of Wales College and School, Achimota and later Achimota College. He thereafter proceeded to Roosevelt University College now Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Biology.[1]
Politics edit
Kwabena began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Amansie-East 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.[4] His tenure ended on 13 January 1972.
Personal life edit
He is a Christian and businessman.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 139.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
- ^ Ghana Business Guide. Business Publications. 1969.
- ^ Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services.
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