Edwin Sam Explained

Edwin Sam
Birth Date:1940 8, df=yes
Allegiance:Ghana
Branch:Ghana army
Rank:Major General
Commands:Chief of Defence Staff
Laterwork:Member of Council of State of Ghana

Major General Edwin Kwamina Sam (born 10 August 1940) is a member of the Council of State of Ghana. He is also a former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Education

Edwin Sam had his secondary school education at Achimota School between 1955 and 1959.[1]

Career

Sam was a career military officer. He was appointed as the Chief of the Defence Staff briefly between November and December 1979.[2]

Politics

Edwin Sam was appointed onto the Council of State of Ghana due to his position as a former Chief of Defence Staff.[1]

Other interests

Major General Sam has interests in farming and military-civilian relations.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Council of State . 2008-11-01 . GhanaDistricts.com . Ghana Government . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081204203050/http://www.ghanadistricts.com/council . 2008-12-04 .
  2. Web site: Past General Officers Commanding /chiefs of the Defence Staff . 2008-11-01 . 2008-02-06 . Official website . Ghana Armed Forces . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081016095242/http://www.gaf.mil.gh/index.php?CatId=117 . 2008-10-16 .