Swinthin Maxwell Arko
| Ein sex anaa gender | male  |
|---|---|
| Ein date of birth | 21 March 1920 |
| Place dem born am | Nsaba |
| Date wey edie | 2006 |
| Ein occupation | politician |
| Position ehold | Member of the 2nd Parliament of the 1st Republic of Ghana |
| Educate for | Mfantsipim School |
| Political party ein member | Convention People's Party |
| Religion anaa worldview | Christianity |
Swithin Maxwell Arko (1920–2006) be Ghanaian politician insyd first republic. He be member of parliament for Agona Nsaba constituency from 1965 go 1966.[1] Before he enter parliament, he be chairman for Agona Local Council den later chairman for National Association of Local Government Councils.
Early life den education
[edit | edit source]Dem born Arko on 21 March 1920 for Nsaba, one town insyd Central Region of Ghana.[2] He go school for Nsaba Presbyterian Middle Boarding School den Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast. After he work plus U. A. G. Ltd for about ten years, he travel go United Kingdom go study Local Government Administration.[3]
Career den politics
[edit | edit source]Arko start work plus U. A. G. Ltd from 1941 till 1951, wey he lef go United Kingdom for further studies. As he return come Ghana for 1952, he serve on Agona Local Council as clerk of de council. For 1957, he join Cocoa Marketing Board as senior loans officer. He work there till 1962, wey he become chairman for Agona Local Council den vice chairman for National Association of de Local Government Council.[4][5] Later, he turn chairman for de National Association of de Local Government Council.[6] He too be executive member for African Union of Local Authorities den executive member for International Union of Local Authorities.[7][8] For June 1965, he become member of parliament for Agona Nsaba constituency.[9][10] He serve for dat position till February 1966 wey Nkrumah ein government fall.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Arko die insyd 2006 wey he be survived by seven kiddies.[11] Ein hobbies include reading den football.[12]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Parliamentary Debates; Official Report, Part 2". Parliamentary Debates. Ghana National Assembly: iii and 8. 1965.
- ↑ "Ghana Year Book". Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation: 4. 1966.
- ↑ "Ghana Year Book". Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation: 204. 1966.
- ↑ "Executive Instruments". Executive Instruments. Ghana Publishing Company: 82. 1962.
- ↑ "Ghana Today, Volume 7". Ghana Today. Information Section, Ghana Office: 13. 1963.
- ↑ "Local Government Throughout the World, Volume 5". Local Government Throughout the World. James Clarke: 2. 1966.
- ↑ "Ghana Year Book". Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation: 204. 1966.
- ↑ "Ghana Year Book". Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation: 204. 1966.
- ↑ "Ghana Year Book 1966". Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic: 22. 1966.
- ↑ "West Africa Annual, Issue 8". West Africa Annual. James Clarke: 79. 1965.
- ↑ Boadu-Ayeboafoh, Yaw (7 June 2006). "Funeral Announcements". Daily Graphic. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ↑ "Ghana Year Book". Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation: 204. 1966.