Adam Amandi
Adam Amandi (1926–2006) was an Educationist, Farmer, Environmentalist and Ghanaian politician. He was a three-time Member of Parliament (1954, 1957, 1969), and a senior member of the Busia Administration. He was a true blue, blue blooded founding member of the Northern People's Party and the New Patriotic Party.[1][2][3]
Hon. Adam Amandi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Bawku East | |
| In office 1 October 1969 – 13 January 1972 | |
| Preceded by | He was the first member of Parliament From Bawku, in 1954,1957 and 1969 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1926 |
| Died | 21 February 2006 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | Northern Peoples Party/ Progress Party/ New Patriotic Party |
| Parent(s) | Amandi Mahamma II Mamboda, Naa Kugri (Zangina) |
| Alma mater | Gbewaa College of Education and Tamale College of Education |
| Occupation | Politician, Minister of State |
| Profession | Educationist, Farmer and an Environmentalist |
Early life and education
Adam Amandi was born about 1926, into the Royal Family of Bawku, Mamprugu. A town in the Upper Region of Ghana. Adam was the grandson of the 8th Bawku Naa Kugri, Mahamma II Mamboda (Zangina), during whose reign the Union Jack—a symbol of British Authority Overseas—was first hoisted in front of his Palace, between 1907 and 1909.
Adam, a great man of renown was an avid reader. A history buff with an in-depth knowledge of the account of the Moré-Dagbani ethnic set. He attended Government Teacher's Training College, Pusiga, now called Gbewaa College of Education where he obtained a Teachers' Training Certificate Degree in teaching. He further went to Government Teacher Training College Tamale(now called Tamale College of Education) where he obtained Diploma in English.
Politics
Adam was a member of the ruling Progress Party when he became member of the Parliament in October 1969. During the same time, he was also appointed minister of state between 1969 and 1972. He had earlier served in the Parliament in 1954 and 1957.[1]
Personal life
Adam was a Muslim. He was married with one wife, fourteen children and twenty three grandchildren[4]
Death
He died on 21 February 2006 after a short illness at the age of 92.[4]
References
- "GNA Adam Amandi Laid to Rest". Ghana Web. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- "NPP elders in Bawku ask for jobs for the youth". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- "Pancho's prophetic words to NPP fell on deaf ears - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- "Adam Amandi Laid to Rest". www.ghanaweb.com. 23 February 2006. Retrieved 9 March 2021.