Samuel Henne Addae Explained

Term Start2:1969
Constituency Mp:Berekum
Parliament:Ghana
Samuel Henne Addae
President2:Edward Akufo-Addo
Term End2:1972
Birth Date:1929 2, df=y
Birth Place:Berekum, Brong-Ahafo Region, Gold Coast
Nationality:Ghanaian
Alma Mater:University of Ghana
Primeminister:Kofi Abrefa Busia

Samuel Henne Addae (born 15 February 1929) is a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the first parliament of the second Republic of Ghana. He represented Brekum constituency under the membership of the Progress Party (PP).[1]

Early life and education

Addae was born on 15 February 1929. He attended Achimota Training College and University of Ghana where he obtained a Teachers' Training Certificate and Bachelor of Arts respectively. He later worked as a Teacher before going to serve at the Parliament of Ghana.

Politics

Addae began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent his constituency in the Parliament of Ghana prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[2]

Addae 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

Addae was a Christian.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70.. Office of the National Assembly, Accra.. 1969. 130.
  2. Book: The Legon Observer. Legon Society on National Affairs. 1969. 11.
  3. Book: The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services. 1969. 133.