Albert Bosomtwi-Sam

Albert Bosomtwi-Sam (25 May 1954- 4 August 1998)[1] was a Ghanaian lawyer and politician.[1] He belonged to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Bosomtwi-Sam started the Bosumtwi - Sam & Associates Law Firm in Takoradi in the Western Region.[2] He served as Member of Parliament for the Sekondi Constituency from 1992 to 1996.[3] He served as Chief whip of the NDC in the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana. Also he served as the deputy Minister of Interior.[3]

Hon.
Albert Bosomtwi-Sam
Deputy Minister of Interior
In office
1992–1994
PresidentJerry John Rawlings
Preceded byJoseph E. Arbuah
Succeeded byPapa Owusu-Ankomah
Member of Parliament for the Sekondi Constituency
In office
7 January 1993 – 7 January 1997
Personal details
Born
Albert Bosomtwi-Sam

May 25th, 1954
Ghana
Died4 August 1998
Accra
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
SpouseCynthia Bosomtwi -Sam
ChildrenVictoria, Genevieve and Brigid
Alma materUniversity of Ghana, Ghana School of Law
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer

Early life and education

Albert Bosomtwi-Sam was born on May 25, 1954, in the Western Region of Ghana. He attended Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast. He went to the University of Ghana and the Ghana School of Law where he obtained respectively his Bachelor of Laws and the Barrister-at-Law.

Politics

Albert Bosomtwi-Sam was elected during the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election as member of the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. Joseph E. Arbuah was a former member of the Secondi constituency in 1979. Albert contested the seat again in 1996 Ghanaian general election, unfortunately he lost against Papa Owusu-Ankomah of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who polled 28,802 votes representing 53.80% of the share over his opponents Albert Bosomtwi-Sam who polled 14,990 votes representing 28.00% of the share and Anthony Ackah of the People's National Convention (PNC) who polled 715 votes representing 1.30% of the share.[4][5]

Fishing harbour

A fishing harbour in Sekondi was named after him. The Albert Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour is operated by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.[6][7][8]

Personal life

He was a Christian.[9]

Death

He died on the 4 of August 1998.[1]

References
  1. Africa, All. "Ghana: Fare Thee Well, Albert Bosomtwi- Sam". allafrica.com. allafrica. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  2. Yello, Ghana. "Bosumtwi - Sam & Associates". ghanayello.com. ghanayello. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  3. Gyau, Isabella. "Rawlings Is Hostile to Multi-partysm- Lecturer". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  4. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Sekondi Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  5. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1992 Results - Sekondi Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  6. Awiah, Dominic Moses. "Expansion of Albert Bosomtwe-Sam Fishing Harbour progressing". graphic.com.gh. Daily Graphic. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  7. "Expansion of Albert Bosomtwe-Sam Fishing Harbour progressing". Graphic Online. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  8. "W/R; Refurbished Albert Bosomtwi Sam Fishing Harbour Commissioned". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  9. Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992-1996.
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