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Joseph Kofi Amankwah

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Joseph Kofi Amankwah
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Wenchi West
In office
1969–1972
Preceded byNew
Succeeded byJoseph K. Amankwah
Personal details
Born1934 (age 89–90)
Gold Coast
NationalityGhanaian
OccupationSocial Worker

Joseph Kofi Amankwah (born 1934) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing the Wenchi West constituency under the membership of the Progress Party.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Amankwah was born in 1934. He attended School of Social Welfare, Accra where he obtained his G.C.E Advance level Certificate in Social Work and Probation Services.[1] He worked as a social worker before going into parliament.[1]

Politics

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Amankwah was nominated candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Wenchi West 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.[2][3] His tenure of office as a member of parliament ended on 13 January 1972.[4][5]

Personal life

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Amankwah is a Christian.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 75.
  2. ^ a b The Legon Observer. Legon Society on National Affairs. 1969.
  3. ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
  4. ^ Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.
  5. ^ Martinson, Harold B. (2001). Ghana, the Dream of the 21st Century: Politics of J.B. Danquah, Busia and Kufuor Tradition. Norcento Press. ISBN 978-9988-7767-6-3.