Koby Arthur Koomson | |
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Ghana Ambassador to the United States of America | |
In office 7 November 1997 –2 November 2001 | |
Appointed by | Jerry John Rawlings |
Preceded by | Ekwow Spio-Garbrah |
Succeeded by | Alan John Kyerematen |
Personal details | |
Born | May 1951 Gold Coast (now Ghana) |
Alma mater | Arkansas State University |
Occupation | diplomat |
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Koomson was born in May 1951 in Gold Coast (now Ghana). [1] He had his secondary education at Ghana National College and his tertiary education at Arkansas State University. [2] He served as Ghana's Ambassador to the United States of America from 7 November 1997 to 2 November 2001. [3] [4] [5]
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