Albert Gregorio De Souza
Albert Gregorio De Souza is a Ghanaian politician and was the member of parliament for the Keta constituency in the 1st parliament of the 2nd republic of Ghana.[1]
Albert Gregorio De Souza | |
|---|---|
| Member of parliament for Keta Constituency | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| President | Edward Akufo-Addo |
| Prime Minister | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Gregorio De Souza 13 September 1933 Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Presbyterian Training College |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher |
Early life and education
De Souza was born on 13 September 1933.[1] He attended the Presbyterian Training College where he obtained a Teacher's Training Certificate.[1]
Career
De Souza with his training obtained in teaching worked as a headmaster in a school in Keta.[2] As a result, apart from being a Ghanaian politician, professionally, he was a teacher.[1]
Politics
De Souza was elected as the member of parliament for the Keta constituency in the 1st parliament of the 2nd republic of Ghana.[2][3] He was elected on the ticket of the National Alliance of Liberals(NAL) political party.[3]
He was elected following the disqualification by the Supreme Court of the previous member of parliament for the Keta constituency - Mr Komla Gbedemah.[2]
Personal life
De Souza is a Christian . His grandson Komla M Gnona is a Biophysicist in the United States.[1]
References
- Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Accra: Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 203.
- Africa Research Bulletin. Blackwell, 1969. 1969. p. 1609.
- Parliamentary Debates: Official Report. Ghana: Ghana Publishing Corporation, 1970. 1970. pp. xi.