Henry K. Prempeh
Henry Kwasi Prempeh | |
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Supreme Court Judge | |
In office 1971–1972 | |
Appointed by | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
High Court Judge | |
In office 1960–1964 | |
Appointed by | Kwame Nkrumah |
Preceded by | New |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Kwasi Prempeh 27 March 1912 |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Judge |
Henry Kwasi Prempeh (born 27 March 1912, date of death unknown) was a Ghanaian judge. He was a justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana from 1971 to 1972.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Prempeh was born on 27 March 1912 to Osei Tutu Agyeman Prempeh II, the 14th Asantehene or king of the Ashanti (Ruler of the Asante) at Seychelles Islands.[2] He began his early education at King's College, Seychelles before moving to St. Cyprians School, Kumasi after his father was repatriated. He had his secondary education at Adisadel College[2] and his tertiary education at King's College London.[3]
Career[edit]
Prempeh was a registrar of the Asantehene court prior to entering King's College London in 1946 to study law. He was awarded his Bachelor of Laws (llb) degree in 1949.[3] He entered private legal practice in Kumasi,[3][4] and served as the president of the Ashanti Bar Association in 1957.[5] In 1960, he was appointed justice of the High Court.[5] He served on the High Court bench until 1964 when his appointment was revoked by the then president, Kwame Nkrumah with no reason given.[6][7] He then returned to private practice after the revocation of his appointment. In 1971, he was appointed to the Supreme Court bench together with Samuel Azu Crabbe and Fred Kwasi Apaloo.[8] He served in this capacity until 1972 when the Supreme Court was abolished by the then ruling military government, the National Redemption Council (NRC).
Personal life[edit]
His hobbies included walking, playing golf and gardening.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Osei, J. K. (1974). Your Guide to the Kumasi City. Attakora & Osei Publications. p. 50.
- ^ a b "Ghana Year Book 1964". Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic: 127. 1964.
- ^ a b c "Ghana Year Book 1964". Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic: 127. 1964.
- ^ Amissah, A. N. E (1981). The contribution of the courts to government: a West African view. Clarendon Press. p. 169. ISBN 9780198253563.
- ^ a b c "Ghana Year Book 1964". Ghana Year Book. Daily Graphic: 127. 1964.
- ^ Harvey, W. B. (1966). Law and Social Change in Ghana. p. 237. ISBN 9781400875580.
- ^ "West Africa, Issues 2431-2456". West Africa. West Africa Publishing Company, Limited: 327. 1964.
- ^ "West Africa, Issues 2795-2819". West Africa. Afrimedia International: 422. 1971.