David Kojo Duku

Hon. David Kojo Duku
Member of the Ghana Parliament for Aowin
In office 1 October 1969 – 13 January 1972
Personal details
Born	20 January 1920
Nationality	Ghanaian
Political party	Progress party
Alma mater	Achimota School
Occupation	politician
Profession	Teacher, Traditional ruler

David Kojo Duku is a Ghanaian politician, teacher and traditional ruler who was a member of the first parliament of the second republic of Ghana representing Aowin constituency under the membership of the progress party (PP).^[1]

Early life and education

David was born on 20 January 1920. He attended Achimota College, where he obtained Teachers' Training Certificate. He later worked as a Teacher and served as a Traditional ruler before going into Parliament in 1969.^[1]

Career

Duku was a teacher by profession. He taught at the Enchi Training College and also served as a Headmaster of the school. He was enstooled divisional chief the Asankra Bremang division of the Wassa Traditional area on 14 February 1965. His stool name was Nana Kofi Animah II.^[1]

Politics

Duku began his political career in 1969 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the Progress Party (PP) to represent the Aowin constituency prior to the commencement of the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary election.^[2]

He was sworn into the First Parliament of the Second Republic of Ghana on 1 October 1969, after being pronounced winner at the 1969 Ghanaian Parliamentary election held on 26 August 1969. His tenure of office as a member of parliament ended on 13 January 1972.^[3]

Personal life

Duku was a Christian. He was married with two children. His hobbies were swimming and fishing.^[1]

See also

• List of MPs elected in the 1969 Ghanaian Parliamentary Elections

References

1. Ghana Parliamentary Register 1969-70. Office of the National Assembly, Accra. 1969. p. 204.
2. Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic. 1971.
3. The Legon Observer. Legon Society on National Affairs. 1969. p. 20.