William Kwasi Aboah (4 June 1939 – August 2017)[1] was a Ghanaian barrister and politician. He was the minister for the police and the former minister for interior of Ghana.[2]
Hon William Kwasi Aboah | |
|---|---|
| 33rd Minister for the Interior (Ghana) | |
| In office 2012 – January 2013 | |
| President | John Atta Mills |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Kunbuor |
| Succeeded by | Kwesi Ahwoi |
| Minister for Police | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 June 1939 Ghana |
| Died | August 2017 (aged 78) Ghana |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Profession | Barrister, Police officer |
| Former Director of Ghana Immigration Service | |
Early life and education
editAboah was born on 4 June 1939.[3] He attended the Larteh Presby Boarding School between 1951 and 1954. He attended the Police Training Depot, passing out as a constable. While working, he took other courses at the Accra Workers College between 1965 and 1970. He attended the Police College in 1977, qualifying as an Assistant Superintendent of Police. He studied law at the University of Ghana between 1978 and 1981, graduating with the LL.B. degree. He continued to the Ghana School of Law, qualifying as a Barrister-at-Law. He studied for the master's degree in law at the University College London.[4]
Career
editAboah began his career as a police constable. He later worked as a detective inspector. He rose to the rank of inspector in the Police, working at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He held various posts within the Ghana Police, becoming commander of the Ashanti Region Police. He was seconded to the Ghana immigration service where he served as the director. He became head of the CID in August 1999.[5]
Aboah was appointed by President John Atta Mills as the minister for interior following a cabinet reshuffle in January 2012 and was succeeded by Kwesi Ahwoi in February 2013.[6]
Honour
editHe was awarded the Sword of Honour presented by the Head of State for being all rounds Best Cadet Officer in 1977.[7]
References
edit- ^ "HON. COP, CID (RTD) WILLIAM KWASI ABOAH – Obituary". MyJoyOnline. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Complete Biography & Profile of William Kwasi Aboah , Former Minister for Interior". GhanaStar. 7 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "William Kwasi Aboah Profile". Ghana Web. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ "WILLIAM KWASI ABOAH" (PDF). My Joy Online. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ^ "William Kwasi Aboah - The man to head Ghana's Interior Ministry". Ghana Review International. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ^ "Full Text of Reshuffle By President Mills". General news. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ^ "Complete Biography & Profile of William Kwasi Aboah , Former Minister for Interior". GhanaStar. 7 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2022.