John Kufuor
John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor (born 8 December 1938) is a Ghanaian politician. He was President of Ghana from 7 January 2001 to 7 January 2009. He was also Chairperson of the African Union from 2007 to 2008.[1]
John Kufuor | |
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| President of Ghana (2nd President of the 4th Republic) | |
| In office 7 January 2001 – 7 January 2009 | |
| Vice President | Aliu Mahama |
| Preceded by | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Succeeded by | John Atta Mills |
| Chairperson of the African Union | |
| In office 30 January 2007 – 31 January 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Denis Sassou Nguesso |
| Succeeded by | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya (3rd Republic) | |
| In office 24 September 1979 – 31 December 1981 | |
| Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya (2nd Republic) | |
| In office 1 October 1969 – 13 January 1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1928 Kumasi, Colony of the Gold Coast |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa Kufuor |
| Children | Five |
| Alma mater | Exeter College, Oxford (1961–64), Prempeh College (1954–58), Osei Tutu Boarding School (1951–53) |
| Profession | Lawyer, businessman |
John Kufuor Media
John and Theresa Kufuor (2008)
John Kufuor at the 2008 World Economic Forum on Africa
Kufuor with United States President George W. Bush during a visit to the US in 2001
Kufuor with President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2005
At the 33rd G8 summit in Heiligendamm in 2007 (Kufuor in front second from left)
Ribbon of the Order of the Bath
Ribbon bar of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia
References
- ↑ Ghana, Web. "Kufour A Freemason". GhanaWeb. ghananewsagency.org. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
Other websites
- The John A. Kufuor Foundation Archived 2011-11-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Ghana-pedia webpage – John K.A. Kufuor[dead link]
- President of Ghana Speaks at Ahmadiyya Muslim Caliphate Centenary Convention
- Official website of the Government of Ghana
- Official website of the Office of the President of Ghana
- Interview with John Kufuor about Nigerian elections – broadcast on Radio France Internationale
- Notable biographes
- www.encyclopedia.com