Where is President Kufuor from?
Kumasi, Ghana
John Kufuor/Place of birth
Which secondary school did Kufuor attend?
Exeter College1961–1964
Prempeh College1954–1958University of OxfordOsei Tutu Senior High School
John Kufuor/Education
How many years did JJ Rawlings rule Ghana?
Jerry John Rawlings (22 June 1947 – 12 November 2020) was a Ghanaian President, a military officer and politician who led the country from 1981 to 2001 and also for a brief period in 1979. He led a military junta until 1992, and then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana.
Who is Kwame Addo-Kufuor Jr?
Kwame Addo-Kufuor (born 14 July 1940) is a Ghanaian politician and physician. Addo-Kufuor was a member of parliament for Manhyia, and from 2001 to 2007, he was the Minister for Defence under President John Kufuor, his brother. Between June 2008 and 2009, he was the Minister for Interior.
What kills JJ Rawlings?
November 12, 2020
Jerry Rawlings/Date of death
Who was JJ Rawlings father?
James Ramsey John
Jerry Rawlings/Fathers
Why did John Kufuor run for president of Ghana?
Though Kufuor lost to Rawlings in the national election that year, the NPP nominated him again to stand in the December 2000 election. Kufuor ran on a platform that emphasized improving the Ghanaian economy and educational system and capitalized on the mood of voters who were ready for a change in leadership.
What did John Kufuor do for a living?
After completing his education, Kufuor returned to Ghana and launched his political career. In 1967 he became chief legal officer and town clerk for the city of Kumasi. By 1969 he was a member of Parliament and deputy foreign minister in the government of Kofi Busia.
When did John Kufuor take office as president?
On January 7, 2001, Kufuor began his first term as president. His inauguration marked the first peaceful transfer of power between democratically elected governments since Ghanaian independence in 1957. He spent his first year in office concentrating his efforts on the national economy.