J. T. D. Addy
J. T. D. Addy | |
|---|---|
| Ashanti Regional Minister | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| President | Joseph Arthur Ankrah |
| Preceded by | D. C. K. Amenu[1] |
| Succeeded by | G. K. Yarboi[1] |
| Western Regional Minister | |
| In office 1966–1967 | |
| President | Joseph Arthur Ankrah |
| Preceded by | Stephen Willie Yeboah |
| Succeeded by | Ignatius Kutu Acheampong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Tetteh Doi Addy 22 September 1926 Accra, Gold Coast |
| Citizenship | Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Accra Academy |
John Tetteh Doi Addy (born 22 September 1926) was a Ghanaian soldier and politician.[2] He was the Chairman of the Western Regional Administrative Committee from 1966 to 1967,[3] and the Chairman for the Ashanti Regional Administrative Committee in 1967.
Early life and education
[edit]Addy was born on 22 September 1926 in Accra. He attended Government Boys' School in Accra and proceeded to the Accra Academy for his secondary education from 1942 to 1945.[4][5][6] He enrolled at Eaton Hall, U.K. in 1955 and was commissioned on 4 June 1955.[4][7][8]
Career
[edit]Addy was employed by Société Commerciale de l'Ouest Africain (S.C.O.A.), where he worked for two and a half years at the Head Office in Accra.[4] In July 1949, he enlisted in the Army as an Education Instructor and later became a Sergeant.[4] Addy served with the second and fourth battalions, and also joined the UN Forces in the Congo, during the Congo crisis in 1963.[4] In March 1966, he was appointed Commanding Officer of the first battalion. That same year, he was made Chairman of the Western Regional Administrative Committee (Regional Minister) and on 4 April 1967,[4][9] he was made Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Administrative Committee, assuming office on 1 May 1967.[10] He was succeeded by G. K. Yarboi.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Addy was married to Josephine Adjele Owoo, they had six children.[4] His hobbies included photography and football.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Gyimah, Attakora; Osei, Joachim K. (1974). Your Guide to the Kumasi City. Attakora & Osei Publications.
- ^ Research (Ghana), Council for Scientific and Industrial (1971). Annual Report.
- ^ West African Directory. T. Skinner. 1966.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Ghana Year Book". Graphic Corporation: 7. 1967.
- ^ Universitas. University of Ghana. 1987.
- ^ Baynham, Simon (1988-05-19). The Military And Politics In Nkrumah's Ghana. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-0-8133-7063-7.
- ^ Britain, Great (1955). The London Gazette. H.M. Stationery Office.
- ^ Baynham, Simon (1988-05-19). The Military And Politics In Nkrumah's Ghana. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-0-8133-7063-7.
- ^ Afrika heute (in German). Deutsche Afrika-Gesellschaft. 1967.
- ^ Agency, United States Central Intelligence (1967). Daily Report, Foreign Radio Broadcasts.