
Kofi Busia
Kofi Busia was a prominent Ghanaian politician and academic who served as Prime Minister of Ghana from 1969 to 1972. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Ghana in 1970, a recognition that underscored his contributions to education and governance during a politically tumultuous era.
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Kofi Busia's government issued an ultimatum for undocumented immigrants to leave Ghana in 1969.
As We Celebrate Our 179th Independence Anniversary and enter our 180th year of independence: Is Liberian History Being Redacted Out of African History? | CommentariesDaily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·
Liberia· 2026-08-06
Dr Kofi Busia was honored with a doctorate, DLitt, in 1970 while he was in office.
Politics and academic honours - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writesDaily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·
Ghana· 2025-08-27















