Emmanuel Kwasi Addae
Ghanaian politician (born 1925)
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Emmanuel Kwasi Addae (born 1 July 1925) is a Ghanaian politician and pharmacist. He served as member of parliament for the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana for Asante-Akim North constituency representing the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[1][2]
Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Addae | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Asante-Akim North | |
| In office 1 October 1969 – 13 January 1972 | |
| President | Edward Akufo-Addo |
| Prime Minister | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
| Preceded by | Constituency merged |
| Succeeded by | Nana Akuoko Sarpong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1925 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Pharmacist |
Early life and education
Addae was born on 1 July 1925 at Agogo the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Heriot-Watt College where he obtained his certificate in Nursing (Q. R. N). He later enrolled at Robert Gordon's College where he qualified as a Pharmaceutical Chemist (Ph.C.). He is a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.[1]
Politics
Addae was elected during the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election as member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana. He represented Asante-Akim North constituency on the ticket of the Progress Party (PP).[1][2][3] He was succeeded by Nana Akuoko Sarpong during the 1979 parliamentary sitting.
Career
Addae was a pharmacist and nurse by profession. He had also served with the military from 1943 to 1947. He was the proprietor of the New Town Pharmacy, a member of the Ghana Pharmacy and Poison Board, and a member of the Technical Committee for Drugs Standards.[1]
Personal life
Addae was a Christian, and married with seven children; two sons and five daughters. His hobbies included reading and gardening.[1]