Felix Kwasi Adinyira Explained

Office:Member of Parliament for Ho West constituency
Honorific Prefix:Hon.
Nationality:Ghanaian
Alma Mater:University of Wisconsin, University of Paris (Sorbonne), Alliance Francaise
Party:National Alliance of Liberals
Profession:Lecturer
Occupation:Politician
Termend:13 January 1972
Termstart:1 October 1969
Birth Date:1925 9, df=y

Felix Kwasi Adinyira (born 25 September 1925) was a Ghanaian politician who was a member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing Ho West constituency in the Volta Region of Ghana under the membership of the National Alliance Liberals (NAL).[1]

Early life and education

Adinyira was born on 25 September 1925. He attended University of Paris (Sorbonne), Alliance Francaise, Paris, University of Wisconsin where he obtained a Brevet D'Aptitude Professionelle and Master's degree in French and later worked as a Lecturer before going into Parliament.

Politics

Adinyira began his political career in 1969 as the parliamentary candidate for the constituency of Ho West in the Volta Region of Ghana prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[2]

Adinyira was sworn into the First Parliament of the Second Republic of Ghana on 1 October 1969, after being pronounced winner at the 1969 Ghanaian election held on 26 August 1969. and his tenure of office ended on 13 January 1972.[3]

Personal life

Adinyira was a Christian. He was a businessman and a lecturer.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70.. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969.
  2. Book: Assembly, Ghana National. Parliamentary Debates; Official Report. 1969. en.
  3. Book: Ghana Year Book. 1971. Daily Graphic. en.
  4. Book: Ghana. Commercial and Industrial Bulletin. 1972. Government Printer.. en.