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Edward Akufo-Addo

Second President of the Republic of Ghana (1906-1979)

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Edward Akufo-Addo was a Ghanaian politician and lawyer. He was a member of the "Big Six" leaders of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) and one of the founding fathers of Ghana who engaged in the fight for Ghana's independence. He became the Chief Justice (1966–70), and later ceremonial President (1970–72), of the Republic of Ghana. He is the father of the former (executive) President of Ghana, Nana Addo Akufo-Addo.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Dodowa wd
Died
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Place of death
Accra wd
Citizenship
Ghana wd
Occupation
judge, lawyer, politician, head of state wd
Political party
United Gold Coast Convention wd
Education
St Peter's College, Achimota School, Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong wd
Spouse
Adeline Sylvia Eugeina Ama Yeboakua Akufo-Addo wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Ghana (31 August 1970 – 13 January 1972)
  • Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana

Questions

When was Edward Akufo-Addo born?
Edward Akufo-Addo was born on 26 June 1906 in Dodowa.
What positions has Edward Akufo-Addo held?
Positions held by Edward Akufo-Addo include: President of Ghana (1970–1972); Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
Where did Edward Akufo-Addo study?
Edward Akufo-Addo was educated at St Peter's College, Achimota School, Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Edward Akufo-Addo · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q50989 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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