Benard Kwaku Mensah (born 1924) was a Ghanaian politician and member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing Krachi Constituency under the membership of the Progress Party (PP).[1][2]
Benard Kwaku Mensah | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Krachi | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Military government |
| Succeeded by | Parliament dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Citizenship | Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | St. Peters School, Kumasi |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Education and early life edit
Mensah was born in Volta Region of Ghana in 1924.[1] He attended St. Peters School, Kumasi where he obtained Standard Seven Certificate.[1]
Politics edit
Mensah began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Krachi constituency prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[1][2][3] 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 and was later suspended following the overthrow of the Busia government on 13 January 1972.[4]
Personal life edit
Mensah was a Christian, and worked as a teacher.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Accra: Office of the National Assembly. 1969. p. 232.
- ^ a b Assembly, Ghana National (1970). Parliamentary Debates: Official Report. Ghana Publishing Corporation.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
- ^ The Faces of Africa: Diversity and Progress: Repression and Struggle. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1972.