Stephen Nuamah Mensah (born 14 August 1914) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing Adansi constituency under the membership of the progress party (PP).[1][2]
Stephen Nuamah Mensah | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Adansi | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| President | Edward Akufo-Addo |
| Prime Minister | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
| Preceded by | John Young Ghann |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Asante-Fosuhene |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Nuamah Mensah 14 August 1914 Fomena, Adansi, Ashanti Region, Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Bennett College, London |
Early life and education edit
Stephen Mensah was born on 14 August 1914. He attended Bennett College, London where he obtained his Diploma in Secretaryship. He worked as a timber merchant before going into Parliament.[1]
Politics edit
Mensah entered parliament in 1969, after winning the Adansi parliamentary seat during the 1969 parliamentary election on the ticket of the Progress Party (PP). During the election, he polled 7,812 votes against Kofi Badu of the National Alliance of Liberals (NAL) who polled 2,292 votes.[3]
Mensah was sworn into the First Parliament of the Second Republic of Ghana on 1 October 1969, after being pronounced winner at the 1969 parliamentary election held on 26 August 1969.[4]
Personal life edit
Mensah was married with thirteen children, his hobbies were gardening and reading.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969–70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 238.
- ^ Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.
- ^ Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services.
- ^ The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services, 1969 – Ghana. 2007. p. 129.
- ^ Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969–70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 239.
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