Christopher Kwaku Nayo
Christopher Kwaku Nayo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Buem | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Military government |
| Succeeded by | Parliament dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 September 1926 |
| Died | 2003 |
| Citizenship | Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Christopher Kwaku Nayo (26 September 1926 – 2003)[1][2] was a Ghanaian politician and member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing Buem Constituency under the membership of the National Alliance of Liberals (NAL).[3][4][5]
Education and early life
[edit]He was born 26 September 1926 in Volta Region of Ghana.[3] He attended Presbyterian Teachers' Training College where he obtained Teachers' Training Certificate. He also obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Basic Education from The University of Ghana, Legon and he also attended University of London.[3]
Politics
[edit]He began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the National Alliance of Liberals (NAL) to represent Buem constituency prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[3][5][4] He assumed office as a member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana on 1 October 1969 after being pronounced winner at the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election and was later suspended following the overthrow of the Busia government on 13 January 1972.[6]
Personal life
[edit]He was a Christian. He was a Teacher.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Education stimulates economic growth". Graphic Online. 17 December 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Contracts Awarded For School Infrasructure - Mahama". Modern Ghana. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Accra: Office of the National Assembly. 1969. p. 247.
- ^ a b Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.
- ^ a b Assembly, Ghana National (1970). Parliamentary Debates: Official Report. Ghana Publishing Corporation.
- ^ The Faces of Africa: Diversity and Progress: Repression and Struggle. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1972.