Theodore Obo Asare Jnr
| Ein sex anaa gender | male  |
|---|---|
| Name wey dem give am | Theodore |
| Ein date of birth | 19 November 1926 |
| Place dem born am | Worawora |
| Date wey edie | 1994 |
| Ein occupation | politician |
| Position ehold | Member of the 2nd Parliament of the 1st Republic of Ghana |
| Educate for | Lincoln University, Lincoln University |
| Political party ein member | Convention People's Party |
| Religion anaa worldview | Christianity |
Theodore Obo Asare Jr. (1926 – 1994) be Ghanaian politician insyd de first republic. He be member of parliament for Akan Bowiri constituency from 1965 till 1966.[1] Before he enter insyd parliament, he be chairman for Ghana Commercial Bank.
Early life den education
[edit | edit source]Dem born Asare on 19 November 1926 for Worawora, one town insyd de Oti Region of Ghana. He start ein early education for Presbyterian Mission School, Worawora from 1935 till 1943.[2] After dat, he proceed go Presbyterian Secondary School (wey now dey called Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School) for Odumase Krobo from 1944 till 1946. He enter insyd Lincoln University insyd 1946 to pursue bachelor's degree program plus he graduate insyd 1950. He obtain ein master's degree insyd economics from Clarke University insyd 1952 plus ein doctorate degree from London School of Economics insyd 1955.[3]
Career den politics
[edit | edit source]Asare start ein career as civil servant insyd 1953, plus insyd 1954, he earn United Nations Fellowship Scholarship to pursue doctorate program for London School of Economics. Insyd 1957, he join Bank of Ghana, plus one year later dem appoint am as Principal for Economics section of de bank. Insyd 1960, he move go Ghana Commercial Bank plus dem appoint am as Deputy Managing Director. For September dat same year, dem appoint am as Chairman plus Managing Director for de bank.[4] Insyd June 1965, he become member of parliament for Akan Bowiri constituency.[5] He serve insyd dat role till February 1966 wey dem overthrow de Nkrumah government.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Ein hobbies include stamp collecting den coin collecting.[4] Asare die insyd 1994, aged 68.[6]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Parliamentary Debates; Official Report, Part 2". Parliamentary Debates. Ghana National Assembly: iii and 8. 1965.
- ↑ "Ghana Year Book 1964". Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic: 76. 1964.
- ↑ "Ghana Year Book 1964". Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic: 77. 1964.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Ghana Year Book 1964". Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic: 77. 1964.
- ↑ "West Africa Annual, Issue 8". West Africa Annual. James Clarke: 80. 1965.
- ↑ "Theodore Asare Family History & Historical Records". MyHeritage (in English). Retrieved 2025-08-10.