John Kufuor | |
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President of Ghana (2nd President of the 4th Republic) | |
In office 7 January 2001 – 7 January 2009 | |
Vice President | Aliu Mahama |
Preceded by | Jerry John Rawlings |
Succeeded by | John Atta Mills |
Chairperson of the African Union | |
In office 30 January 2007 – 31 January 2008 | |
Preceded by | Denis Sassou Nguesso |
Succeeded by | Jakaya Kikwete |
Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya (3rd Republic) | |
In office 24 September 1979 – 31 December 1981 | |
Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya (2nd Republic) | |
In office 1 October 1969 – 13 January 1972 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kumasi, Colony of the Gold Coast | 8 December 1928
Political party | New Patriotic Party |
Spouse(s) | Theresa Kufuor |
Children | Five |
Alma mater | Exeter College, Oxford (1961–64), Prempeh College (1954–58), Osei Tutu Boarding School (1951–53) |
Profession | Lawyer, businessman |
John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor (born 8 December 1938) is a Ghanaian politician. He was President of Ghana from 7 January 2001 to 7 January 2009. He was also Chairperson of the African Union from 2007 to 2008.[1]