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Ghanaian Supreme Court judge (born 1912) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Henry Kwasi Prempeh | |
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Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana | |
In office 1971–1972 | |
Appointed by | Kofi Abrefa Busia |
High Court Judge | |
In office 1960–1964 | |
Appointed by | Kwame Nkrumah |
Preceded by | Position established |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Kwasi Prempeh 27 March 1912 Gold Coast |
Died | Ghana |
Nationality | Ghanaian citizenship |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Judge |
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) in the Colony of the Seychelles.[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]
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was appointed a judge of the High Court of Ghana.[5] He served on the High Court bench until 1964 when his appointment was revoked by the then president, Kwame Nkrumah with no reason given.[6][7] He then returned to private practice after the revocation of his appointment.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 temporarily abolished by the then ruling military government, the National Redemption Council (NRC).
His hobbies included walking, playing golf and gardening.[5]
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