Adu Boahen

Adu Boahen

politician Ghana

Adu Boahen was a prominent Ghanaian academic and politician who played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the early 1990s. As the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 1992 elections, he became notable for his defeat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Jerry Rawlings. Despite this, Boahen's candidacy is remembered for its historical significance as he laid the groundwork for future NPP leadership, contributing to the party's eventual electoral victories.

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Ghana Ghana: Adu Boahen's controversial public lecture is noted as souring the links between academics and soldiers. 4

Kwesi Yankah Akilagkpa Sawyer Vladmir Antwi Danso Kwaku Adu Aloysius Denkabe Larbi Korang Rojo Mettle Nunoo Sam Jonah Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: My galamsey ventures - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

Ghana Ghana: Adu Boahen is mentioned as a significant political figure who faced defeat in the 1992 presidential race. 6

John Agyekum Kufuor Jerry Rawlings J H Mensah Jones Ofori Atta Safo Adu
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: ‘Presidential Kufuor,’ Echoes from the past - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes