Felix Kwasi Adinyira (born 25 September 1925) was a Ghanaian politician who was a member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing Ho West constituency in the Volta Region of Ghana under the membership of the National Alliance Liberals (NAL).[1]
Hon. Felix Kwasi Adinyira | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Ho West constituency | |
| In office 1 October 1969 – 13 January 1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1925 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Alliance of Liberals |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin, University of Paris (Sorbonne), Alliance Francaise |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lecturer |
Early life and education
editAdinyira was born on 25 September 1925. He attended University of Paris (Sorbonne), Alliance Francaise, Paris, University of Wisconsin where he obtained a Brevet D'Aptitude Professionelle and Master's degree in French and later worked as a Lecturer before going into Parliament.[1]
Politics
editAdinyira began his political career in 1969 as the parliamentary candidate for the constituency of Ho West in the Volta Region of Ghana prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[2]
Adinyira was sworn into the First Parliament of the Second Republic of Ghana on 1 October 1969, after being pronounced winner at the 1969 Ghanaian election held on 26 August 1969. and his tenure of office ended on 13 January 1972.[3]
Personal life
editAdinyira was a Christian. He was a businessman and a lecturer.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
- ^ Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.
- ^ Ghana (1972). Commercial and Industrial Bulletin. Government Printer.