Albert Bosomtwi-Sam (25 May 1954 – 4 August 1998)[1] was a Ghanaian lawyer and politician.[1] He belonged to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Bosomtwi-Sam started the Bosumtwi - Sam & Associates Law Firm in Takoradi in the Western Region.[2] He served as Member of Parliament for the Sekondi Constituency from 1992 to 1996.[3] He served as Chief whip of the NDC in the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana. Also he served as the deputy Minister of Interior.[3]
Albert Bosomtwi-Sam | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Interior | |
| In office 1992–1994 | |
| President | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Preceded by | Joseph E. Arbuah |
| Succeeded by | Papa Owusu-Ankomah |
| Member of Parliament for the Sekondi Constituency | |
| In office 7 January 1993 – 7 January 1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Bosomtwi-Sam May 25th, 1954 Ghana |
| Died | 4 August 1998 Accra |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Spouse | Cynthia Bosomtwi -Sam |
| Children | Victoria, Genevieve and Brigid |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana, Ghana School of Law |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Early life and education
editAlbert Bosomtwi-Sam was born on 25 May 25,1954, in the Western Region of Ghana. He attended Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast. He went to the University of Ghana and the Ghana School of Law, where he obtained respectively his Bachelor of Laws and the Barrister-at-Law.
Politics
editAlbert Bosomtwi-Sam was elected during the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election as member of the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. Joseph E. Arbuah was a former member of the Secondi constituency in 1979. Bosomtwi-Sam contested the seat again in 1996 Ghanaian general election, but lost against Papa Owusu-Ankomah of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Owusu-Ankomah polled 28,802 votes, representing 53.80% of the share over his opponents Albert Bosomtwi-Sam,who polled 14,990 votes representing 28.00% of the share, and Anthony Ackah of the People's National Convention (PNC), who polled 715 votes representing 1.30% of the share.[4][5]
Fishing harbour
editA fishing harbour in Sekondi was named after him. The Albert Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour is operated by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.[6][7]
Personal life
editDeath
editBosomtwi-Sam died on 4 August 1998.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Africa, All (20 August 1998). "Ghana: Fare Thee Well, Albert Bosomtwi- Sam". Allafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ Yello, Ghana. "Bosumtwi - Sam & Associates". Ghana Yello. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ a b Gyau, Isabella (20 May 1997). "Rawlings Is Hostile to Multi-partysm- Lecturer". ghanaweb. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Sekondi Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1992 Results - Sekondi Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ Awiah, Dominic Moses (30 January 2017). "Expansion of Albert Bosomtwe-Sam Fishing Harbour progressing". Graphic Online. Daily Graphic. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ Fletcher, Kojo (24 April 2018). "W/R; Refurbished Albert Bosomtwi Sam Fishing Harbour Commissioned". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^ Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992–1996.