Gibson Dokyi Ampaw

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Gibson Dokyi Ampaw
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Abuakwa
In office
1969–1972

Gibson Dokyi Ampaw (born 25 September 1929, date of death unknown) was a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He was a minister of state in the second republic.

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Early life and education

Ampaw was born on 26 September 1929 at Kukurantumi, East Akim District in the Eastern Region. He had his secondary education at Abuakwa State College, Kibi. He attended Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone and the University of London, London where he was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn. [1] [2]

Career

Ampaw began his career as a teacher at his alma mater Abuakwa State College. He was later appointed secretary of the Akyem Abuakwa State Council, and also taught at Wilberforce Memorial. He ventured into legal practice for eleven years as a barrister-at-law. Prior to politics he was a member of the board of directors of the Ghana Commercial Bank; he was a member of the bank's delegation which went to Lome, Togo to explore the possibility of opening a branch of the bank there. He also held directorship in various companies including Trans-Africa Engineering and Motor Industry (Ghana) Ltd., Susco Diamond Company, Accra Water Distillery Company and Industrial Agencies Ltd. [1] [2] [3]

Politics

From 1969 to 1972 Ampaw was the member of parliament representing Abuakwa. He was appointed Minister for Health in 1969 and he served in that capacity until 1971. [1] [2] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Personal life and death

Ampaw was married with seven children. He was a Christian and his hobbies included football, volleyball, music and walking. [1]

Ampaw died prior to 2015. [8]

See also

Minister for Health (Ghana)

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ghana Year Book 1971". Graphic Corporation. 1970: 168.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ↑ Djamson, E. C. (2000). Memories and reflections.
  4. ↑ Aidoo, George (13 July 1970). "JOB OPENING FOR GIRLS". Daily Graphic. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  5. ↑ "Ghana Year Book 1971". Graphic Corporation. 1970: 51.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. ↑ "Ghana Year Book 1970–1971". Daily Graphic. 1971. p. 54.
  7. ↑ "Ghana Year Book 1971". Graphic Corporation. 1970: 54.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. ↑ "My Wife Fed Me For Years – Maurice Ampaw". Peace FM Online. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
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