Ayeebo Asumda
| Ein sex anaa gender | male  |
|---|---|
| Ein country of citizenship | Ghana |
| Name wey dem give am | Ayeebo |
| Ein date of birth | 24 January 1924 |
| Place dem born am | Gold Coast Colony |
| Date wey edie | 2002 |
| Place wey dem bury am | Bawku West District |
| Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign | English |
| Ein occupation | politician, educational theorist, teacher |
| Position ehold | Member of the 1st Parliament of the Gold Coast, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the 1st Republic of Ghana, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the Gold Coast, Member of the 1st Parliament of the 1st Republic of Ghana |
| Educate for | Bagabaga College of Education, Bagabaga College of Education |
| Political party ein member | Convention People's Party |
| Religion anaa worldview | Christian, Christianity, Muslim |
Ayeebo Asumda (1924–2002) be Ghanaian educationist plus politician. He serve as minister of state insyd de first republic. He be de first Regional Commissioner (Regional Minister) for de Upper Region[1]—a region wey now dey include today de Upper East Region plus Upper West Region. He serve as member of parliament for Kusasi West electoral district[2] plus later for Kusanaba electoral district.[3] He sana serve as member of de Council of State insyd de fourth republic.[4]
Early life den education
[edit | edit source]Asumda be born on 24 January 1924 to Abugure Kusasi (ein poppie) plus Abana Kusasi (ein mother). Ein name Ayeebo be name wey dem adopt from ein uncle wey dem dey call Atia Ayeebo Kusanaba. Ein uncle be de one wey take care of ein education plus upbringing. Asumda start ein early education for Gambaga Primary School insyd 1931. Later, he transfer go Tamale Government Boys School insyd 1939 for ein middle school education. He obtain ein Standard 7 certificate insyd 1942 plus he enter Tamale Teacher Training College (wey now dem dey call Bagabaga College of Education) insyd 1945. After two years training, dem award am ein Teachers' Certificate 'B'.[5]
Career den politics
[edit | edit source]Before he enter insyd Tamale Teacher Training College insyd 1945, Asumda dey work as pupil teacher for two years. Insyd 1946, Asumda take teaching appointment for Zebilla plus he teach there till 1951 wey he decide to enter politics. Insyd 1951, Asumda get nominate to represent Kusasi West constituency insyd National Assembly. He stand for de seat insyd 1954 plus 1956 plus he win both times. He remain insyd parliament till 1966 wey dem overthrow de Nkrumah government. During ein time insyd parliament till July 1960 wey dem appoint am as Regional Commissioner for de Upper Region, Asumda serve as Parliamentary Secretary (ministerial secretary or deputy minister) for different ministries, some of dem include Ministry of Works, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Trade plus Industry plus Ministry of Health plus Social Welfare. Asumda remain as Regional Commissioner for Upper Region from July 1960 till 24 February 1966.[6]
Ein life matter
[edit | edit source]Asumda get two brothers; Anyagre Azampaka plus Anyagibila Azampaka, plus one sister; Aryapoka Azampaka. Insyd 1946, he marry two wives; Madam Ateedpagira plus Madam Ayineem. Ein marriage plus Madam Ayineem dissolve insyd 1951. Insyd 1953, he marry Madam Atesikongi plus insyd 1954 he marry Madam Ayelsabliga Batuure.[7]
Death den legacy
[edit | edit source]Asumda die insyd 2002. Dem bury am for Kusanaba, one town insyd Bawku West District of de Upper East Region.[8] Insyd 2006, de vice president that time, Alhaji Aliu Mahama, launch de Asumda Foundation for Education. De aim of de foundation be to support pursuit of culture, education plus sports insyd Northern, Upper East plus Upper West regions.[4]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Upper East honours its heroes". Business Ghana. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ↑ Parliamentary Debates; National Assembly Official Report. Accra, Government printing department. 1961.
- ↑ West Africa Annual, Issue 8. James Clarke. 1965. p. 82.
- 1 2 Ghanaweb,"Veep launches Asumda Foundation for Education", Ghanaweb, 3 December 2006.
- ↑ Sowah, E. N. P (1968). Report of the Sowah Commission : appointed under the Commission of Enquiry Act, 1964 (Act 250) and N.L.C. Investigation and Forfeiture of Assets Decree, 1966 N.L.C.D. 72 to enquire into the assets of specified persons. p. 25.
- ↑ Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation. 1963. p. 17.
- ↑ Sowah, E. N. P (1968). Report of the Sowah Commission : appointed under the Commission of Enquiry Act, 1964 (Act 250) and N.L.C. Investigation and Forfeiture of Assets Decree, 1966 N.L.C.D. 72 to enquire into the assets of specified persons. p. 25.
- ↑ Ghanaweb,"Asumda laid to rest", Ghanaweb, 21 September 2002.