Kofi Abrefa Busia
Kofi Abrefa Busia was a prominent Ghanaian politician and academic known for his contributions to Ghana's political landscape as the Prime Minister during the Second Republic. His legacy continues to influence discussions on governance and national identity in Ghana, especially in the context of naming universities after significant historical figures, reflecting the intersection of political heritage and educational institutions.
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Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia is mentioned as a former leader who contributed to Ghana's development.
FULL TEXT: President Mahama's 69th Independence Anniversary Speech
Ghana· 2026-03-07
Among those he mentioned were Kofi Abrefa Busia, Edward Akufo-Addo, Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills, and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Ghana’s democracy endured because we ‘compete without destroying’ — Mahama at 69th Independence DayGhana· 2026-03-06
Dr Bawumia quoted Kofi Abrefa Busia, stating that the qualification to be a success in Ghana’s politics includes ‘a large capacity to stomach all sorts of attacks’.
Bawumia: Years of attacks have only strengthened my resolveGhana· 2025-08-28
Kofi Abrefa Busia served as Prime Minister of Ghana under the Progress Party.
Speaking truth to ourselves - Graphic OnlineGhana· 2025-07-24
Kofi Abrefa Busia served as Prime Minister of the Second Republic of Ghana.
NPP’s watershed moment - Delegates converge to shape party’s futureGhana· 2025-07-19
The proposed renaming of the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani after the late Professor Kofi Abrefa Busia is mentioned.
What is in a university’s name? Ending the name game in Ghana’s higher education systemGhana· 2025-05-12