Anthony K. Deku (13 June 1923 – 29 May 2015[1]) was a politician and a member of the Council of State of Ghana. He served as a former Presidential Aide to Ghana’s first President; Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Commissioner of Police in Ghana and an Astute Politician and Statesman.
Anthony K. Deku | |
|---|---|
| National Liberation Council Member | |
| In office 24 Feb 1966 – 1969 | |
| President | Lt Gen J A Ankrah |
| Commissioner of Police (CID) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Kwashie Deku June 13, 1923 |
| Died | May 29, 2015 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Spouse | Mrs. Christina Sraha Deku |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Police Commissioner and Politician |
| Profession | Politician and Police Commissioner |
| Committees | Ghana Council of State |
Career
editAnthony Deku was a Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Criminals Investigations Department prior to the coup d'état of 24 February 1966 which led to the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah. He was later promoted Commissioner of Police in the same department.[2]
Politics
editDeku was one of four police officers who were on the National Liberation Council. The others were J.W.K. Harlley, the Vice Chairman, B. A. Yakubu, Deputy Commissioner of Police and J.E.O. Nunoo, Commissioner of Police (Administration). The Head of the government was Lt. Gen. Ankrah. Deku is alleged to have been involved in the planning of the coup with Emmanuel Kotoka and J. W. K. Harlley.[2]
In 2009, he became a member of the Council of State.[3]
Other activities
editAnthony Deku is the Managing Director Securicor Limited in Ghana.[3]
Honours
editHe was awarded the Order of the Star of Ghana by the Kufuor government in 2006.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Ex-Chief Spy Anthony Deku Goes Home This Weekend". Herald. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ a b "Operation Cold Chop". Ghana-pedia. Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
- ^ a b "Council Of State". GhanaDistricts.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
- ^ "Government awards some Ghanaians". General News. Ghana Home Page. 2006-03-14. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
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