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 Minister | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| President | Edward Akufo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1923 Nkoransa, Brong-Ahafo Region, Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
Early life and education
editPoku 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
editPoku 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
editPoku was a Christian.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 110.
- ^ Ghana Commercial and Industrial Bulletin. Ghana Publishing Corporation. 1970.
- ^ Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1970). Parliamentary Debates: Official Report. Ghana Publishing Corporation.
- ^ Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.
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