Benjamin Benson Ofori (born 18 October 1927) is a Ghanaian politician who was a member of the first parliament of the second Republic of Ghana. He represented the Afram constituency under the membership of the Progress Party.[1]
Benjamin Benson Ofori | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Afram | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| President | Edward Akufo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1927 Afram, Eastern Region, Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
Early life and education
editBenjamin was born on 18 October 1927 in the Eastern region of Ghana. He attended Presbyterian College Of Education, Akropong formerly Akropong Presbyterian Training College where he obtained his Teachers' Training Certificate. He then moved to Accra to advance his education at the University of Ghana, Legon where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in Geography.[2] He worked as a teacher before going into parliament.
Politics
editBenjamin began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Afram 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. His tenure ended on 13 January 1972.[1][3]
Personal life
editBenjamin was a Presbyterian.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 263.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
- ^ Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.
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