J. C. Adjeitey | |
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Commissioner for Health | |
In office 1972–1973 | |
President | Colonel I. K. Acheampong |
Preceded by | Simon Diedong Dombo |
Succeeded by | Lt. Col. Anthony Selormey |
Personal details | |
Citizenship | Ghanaian |
Occupation | Soldier |
Profession | Dential surgeon |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Ghana |
Branch/service | Ghana Army |
Rank | Colonel |
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