Ofresu Kwabena Poku (born 17 April 1923) is a Ghanaian politician who was a member of the first parliament of the second Republic of Ghana. He represented the Nkoransa constituency under the membership of the Progress Party.[1]

Ofresu Kwabena Poku
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Nkoransa
Prime MinisterKofi Abrefa Busia
In office
1969–1972
PresidentEdward Akufo-Addo
Personal details
Born(1923-04-17)17 April 1923
Nkoransa, Brong-Ahafo Region, Gold Coast
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materUniversity of Ghana

Early life and education

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Poku was born on 17 April 1923 in the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana. He attended Wesley College in Kumasi now known as Wesley College of Education where he obtained his Teachers' Training Certificate and Associateship Certificate of Education. He then moved to Accra to advance his education at the University of Ghana, Legon where he obtained his Inter Bachelor of Laws in Law. He worked as a teacher before going to serve at the parliament of Ghana. He was also a businessman.[2]

Politics

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Poku began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Nkoransa 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.[3][4][5] His tenure ended on 13 January 1972.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Poku was a Christian.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 110.
  2. ^ Ghana Commercial and Industrial Bulletin. Ghana Publishing Corporation. 1970.
  3. ^ Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services.
  4. ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1970). Parliamentary Debates: Official Report. Ghana Publishing Corporation.
  5. ^ Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.