Isaac Emmanuel Osei-Bonsu (born 29 August 1924) was a Ghanaian politician who was a member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana. He represented Mid-Volta constituency under the membership of the Progress Party (PP).[1]
Isaac Emmanuel Osei-Bonsu | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Mid-Volta | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| President | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1924 Mid-Volta, Eastern Region, Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Achimota School, Fourah Bay College, Durham University |
Early life and education
editOsei-Bonsu was born on 29 August 1924 in the Eastern region of Ghana. He attended Achimota School formerly Prince of Wales College and School, Achimota, later Achimota College, now nicknamed Motown where he obtained his Teachers' Training Certificate. He then proceeded to Fourah Bay College, Mount Aureol, Freetown, Sierra Leone where he obtained his certificate in General Arts Preliminary Studies. He then moved to England to advance his education at Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree in law.[1] He was a company director and lawyer before going into politics and becoming a member of parliament.
Politics
editOsei-Bonsu began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent Mid-Volta constituency prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[2][3] 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. His tenure ended on 13 January 1972.[4]
Personal life
editOsei-Bonsu was an Anglican.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 271.
- ^ Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services.
- ^ The Legon Observer. Legon Society on National Affairs. 1969.
- ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.