Kwabena Kwakye Anti

Kwabena Kwakye Anti was a lecturer and a Ghanaian politician. He was a minister of state in the Second Republic of Ghana.[1]

Kwabena Kwakye Anti
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Birim-Anafo
In office
1969–1972
Minister for Local Government
In office
1969–1971
PresidentEdward Akufo-Addo
Prime MinisterKofi Abrefa Busia
Preceded byAlex A. Y. Kyerematen
Succeeded byNathan Apea Aferi
Personal details
Born
Kwabena Kwakye Anti

23 November 1923
Akim Awisa, Gold Coast
NationalityGhanaian
Alma mater

Early life and education

Kwabena was born on 23 November 1923 at Akim Awisa near Akim Oda in the Eastern Region.

His early formative years began at Awisa Presbyterian School and Saltpond English Church Mission School where he completed in 1937. He had his secondary education at Mfantsipim School from 1939 to 1943 and Achimota School from 1945 to 1946. In 1950 he enrolled at University of Leeds and graduated in 1954 with a bachelor of Commerce with emphasis on Local Government. In 1959, he enrolled at the University of Colorado graduating with a master of business administration in 1960.[1]

Career

He taught at the Kumasi University of Science and Technology between 1954 and 1959. On his return he worked at the Development Secretariat and rose to the rank of Chief Industrial Promotions Officer.[1][2][3]

Politics

During the Second Republic of Ghana, from 1969 to 1972 he was elected member of parliament for Birim-Anafo. He was appointed Minister for Local Government from 1969 until 1971.[1][4][5][6][7]

Personal life

He was married with four children.[1]

See also

References
  1. Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic.
  2. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. (1961). International educational, cultural and related activities for African countries south of the Sahara.
  3. United Nations Economic and Social Council (Report). United Nations. 1968.
  4. "Ghana Year Book 1970–1971". Daily Graphic: 54. 1971.
  5. "Africa Digest, Volume 18". Africa Publication Trust. 1971: 31. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. "Africa Diary". Africa Publications (India). 1970: 5202. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. Apter, D. E. (2015). Ghana in Transition. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9781400867028.
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