Samuel Benson Adjepong

Ghanaian politician

Samuel Benson Adjepong

Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Oda
In office
1969–1972
President| Kofi Abrefa Busia
Personal details
Born| 30 May 1914
Akim Oda, Eastern Region, Gold Coast
Nationality| Ghanaian
Alma mater| UCL School of Pharmacy

Samuel Benson Adjepong was a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the first parliament of the second Republic of Ghana. He represented the Oda constituency under the membership of the Progress Party (PP).[1]

## Early life and education

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Adjepong was born on 30 May 1914 in the Eastern region of Ghana. He attended Chelsea School of Pharmacy, London now UCL School of Pharmacy, London, United Kingdom where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with specialty in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. He worked as a Pharmacist and managing director before going into parliament.[2][3]

## Politics

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Adjepong began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent the Oda constituency prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election. He assumed office as a member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana on 1 October 1969 after being a pronounced winner at the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election. His tenure ended on 13 January 1972.[4][5][6][7]

## Personal life

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Adjepong was a Christian.[8]

## References

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1. ^ Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 137.
2. ^ review, Ghana economic (1972). Economic Policy of the National Redemption Council.
3. ^ The Legon Observer. Legon Society on National Affairs. 1969.
4. ^ Ghana Economic Review. Editorial and Pub. Services. 1971.
5. ^ Danquah, Moses (1969). The Birth of the Second Republic. Editorial and Publishing Services.
6. ^ Ghana (1970). Commercial and Industrial Bulletin.
7. ^ Ghana Business Guide. Business Publications. 1969.
8. ^ Assembly, Ghana National (1969). Parliamentary Debates; Official Report.