John Kufuor
John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor (born 8 December 1938) is a Ghanaian politician. He was President of Ghana from 7 January 2001 to 7 January 2009. He was also Chairperson of the African Union from 2007 to 2008.[1]
John Kufuor | |
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| President of Ghana (2nd President of the 4th Republic) | |
| In office 7 January 2001 – 7 January 2009 | |
| Vice President | Aliu Mahama |
| Preceded by | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Succeeded by | John Atta Mills |
| Chairperson of the African Union | |
| In office 30 January 2007 – 31 January 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Denis Sassou Nguesso |
| Succeeded by | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya (3rd Republic) | |
| In office 24 September 1979 – 31 December 1981 | |
| Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya (2nd Republic) | |
| In office 1 October 1969 – 13 January 1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1928 Kumasi, Colony of the Gold Coast |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa Kufuor |
| Children | Five |
| Alma mater | Exeter College, Oxford (1961–64), Prempeh College (1954–58), Osei Tutu Boarding School (1951–53) |
| Profession | Lawyer, businessman |
References
- Ghana, Web. "Kufour A Freemason". GhanaWeb. ghananewsagency.org. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
Other websites
- The John A. Kufuor Foundation Archived 2011-11-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Ghana-pedia webpage – John K.A. Kufuor
- President of Ghana Speaks at Ahmadiyya Muslim Caliphate Centenary Convention
- Official website of the Government of Ghana
- Official website of the Office of the President of Ghana
- Interview with John Kufuor about Nigerian elections – broadcast on Radio France Internationale
- Notable biographes
- www.encyclopedia.com
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