Edward Osei-Kwaku

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Hon.
Edward Osei-Kwaku
Member of Parliament
for Asokwa West
In office
7 January 1997 – 6 January 2005
Personal details
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
SpouseAngelina Osei-Kwaku
ChildrenAlison Osei-Kwaku, Eva Andoh-Poku, Irene Amankrah, Edward John Osei-Kwaku, Laydi Anis Antwi
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer

Edward Osei-Kwaku was a

Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He served as the deputy Minister for Presidential Affairs, and Minister of Youth and Sports during the Kufuor administration. He also served as a member of parliament for the Asokwa West constituency from 7 January 1997 to 6 January 2005.[1]

Education

Osei-Kwaku was educated at Adisadel College (Cape Coast) and then at Prempeh College (Kumasi). From there, he obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ghana.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Osei-Kwaku worked as a lawyer at his Law firm, Afriyie Chambers.[2]

Politics

Osei-Kwaku was a member of the

Kumasi Sports Stadium (now Baba Yara Stadium).[1]

Personal life

Osei-Kwaku was a Christian and a member of the St Cyprian Anglican Church of Ghana. He died on Tuesday 13 September 2005.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Tribute to Honorable Edward Osei-Kwaku". GhanaWeb. 24 September 2005. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Ghana Telephone Directory : Osei Kwaku Edward, Kumasi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  3. ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results – Asokwa West Constituency". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  4. ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2000 Results – Asokwa West Constituency". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 29 August 2020.