Komla Dotse Akude | |
|---|---|
| Member of theGhana Parliament for Ho East | |
| In office 1969–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Military government |
| Succeeded by | Parliament dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1936-09-15)15 September 1936 |
| Citizenship | Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Komla Dotse Akude is aGhanaian politician and member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing Ho East Constituency under the membership of theNational Alliance of Liberals (NAL).[1][2][3]
He was born 15 September 1936 inVolta Region of Ghana.[1] He attendedPresbyterian College of Education,Akropong where he obtained his Teachers' Training Certificate. He also obtained hisBachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from theUniversity of Ghana, Legon.[1]
Akude began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for theNational Alliance of Liberals (NAL) to represent Ho East constituency prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[1][2][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 theBusia government on 13 January 1972.[5]
He is aPresbyterian. He is aTeacher.[1]