Alexander Abu Abedi is a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the first parliament of the second Republic of Ghana. He represented the Akropong constituency under the membership of the Progress Party.[1]
Hon. Dr. Alexander Abu Abedi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Akropong | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| President | Edward Akufo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 January 1930 Akropong, Eastern Region, Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education |
Early life and education
editAlexander was born on 7th January 1930 in the Eastern region of Ghana. He attended Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education, Abetifi-Kwahu formerly Abetifi Presbyterian Boys' Boarding School where he obtained his Teachers' Training Certificate.[2] He worked as an advertiser before going into parliament.[3]
Politics
editAlexander began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Akropong 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 and was later suspended following the overthrow of the Busia government on 13 January 1972.[1][4][5][6]
Personal life
editHe is a Christian.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 65.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
- ^ Ghana Business Guide. Business Publications. 1969.
- ^ Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services.
- ^ Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.
- ^ The Legon Observer. Legon Society on National Affairs. 1969.