Gibson Dokyi Ampaw

Gibson Dokyi Ampaw was a lawyer and a Ghanaian politician. He was a minister of state in the second republic.

Gibson Dokyi Ampaw
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Abuakwa
In office
1969–1972
Minister for Health
In office
1969–1971
PresidentEdward Akufo-Addo
Prime MinisterKofi Abrefa Busia
Preceded byEustace Akwei
Succeeded bySimon Diedong Dombo
Personal details
Born
Gibson Dokyi Ampaw

26 September 1929
Kukurantumi, East Akim District, Gold Coast
NationalityGhanaian
Alma mater

Early life and education

He was born on 26 September 1929 at Kukurantumi, East Akim District in the Eastern Region. He had his secondary education at Abuakwa State College, Kibi. He attended Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leon and the University of London, London where he was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn.[1][2]

Career

Ampaw began his career as a teacher at his alma mater Abuakwa State College. He was later appointed secretary of the Akyem Abuakwa State Council, and also taught at Wilberforce Memorial. He ventured into legal practice for eleven years as a barrister-at-law. Prior to politics he was a member of the board of directors of the Ghana Commercial Bank; he was a member of the bank's delegation which went to Lome, Togo to explore the possibility of opening a branch of the bank there. He also held directorship in various companies including Trans-Africa Engineering and Motor Industry (Ghana) Ltd., Susco Diamond Company, Accra Water Distillery Company and Industrial Agencies Ltd.[1][2][3]

Politics

From 1969 to 1972 Ampaw was the member of parliament representing Abuakwa. He was appointed Minister for Health in 1969 and he served in that capacity until 1971.[1][2][4][5][6][7]

Personal life

He was married with seven children. His hobbies included football, volleyball, music and walking.[1]

See also

Minister for Health (Ghana)

References
  1. Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic.
  2. "Ghana Year Book 1971". Graphic Corporation. 1970: 168. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. Djamson, E. C. (2000). Memories and reflections.
  4. Aidoo, George (1970-07-13). "JOB OPENING FOR GIRLS". Daily Graphic. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
  5. "Ghana Year Book 1971". Graphic Corporation. 1970: 51. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. "Ghana Year Book 1970-1971". Daily Graphic. 1971. p. 54.
  7. "Ghana Year Book 1971". Graphic Corporation. 1970: 54. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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