B. J. Da Rocha Explained

Bernard Joao Da Rocha
Birth Date:	16 May 1927
Birth Place:	Cape Coast
Citizenship:	Ghanaian
Known For:	New Patriotic Party Founding member

Bernard Joao da Rocha (16 May 1927 – 23 February 2010)^[1] was a founding member and the first National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party. He was also the first Ghanaian Director of the Ghana School of Law.^{[2] [3]}

Education

B. J. Da Rocha was born in Cape Coast, Ghana, where he had his secondary education at Adisadel College.^[4]

Career

He lectured at the Ghana School of Law for almost two decades before retiring in 1992 as the first Ghanaian Legal Director of Education. He also served as the General Secretary of the Progress Party led by Kofi Abrefa Busia.

Honor

In 1993, the Ghana Bar Association honored da Rocha for his contribution to the legal profession.^[5]

Legacy

Mountcrest University College in Ghana has instituted a lecture and a chair in Law and Politics in Da Rocha's memory and honour in recognition to his contribution to the legal fraternity in Ghana.^{[6] [7]}

Death

D.J.Da Rocha died on 23 February 2010.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: B. J. Da Rocha, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death . 2024-05-14 . www.bornglorious.com.
2. Daily Guide: "Return text message – J.B da Rocha", Modern Ghana, 9 August 2007.
3. Web site: B. J. da Rocha Is Dead. Halifax Ansah-Addo. Modern Ghana. 24 February 2010. en-GB. 2016-05-17.
4. Web site: President Mills mourns B. J. da -Rocha. ghanaweb.com. Ghanaweb. 23 March 2015.
5. Web site: 2010-02-23 . Da Rocha passes on - MyJoyOnline . 2024-05-14 . www.myjoyonline.com . en-US.
6. Web site: Online . Peace FM . Mountcrest University College launches B.J. da Rocha memorial lectures . 2024-05-14 . Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
7. Web site: Online . Peace FM . Let's Honour Our Own Rtd Supreme Court Judge . 2024-05-14 . Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
8. Web site: Online . Peace FM . NPP's B.J Da Rocha Is Dead . 2024-05-14 . Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.