Kofi Dsane-Selby
Kofi Dsane-Selby | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Ghana | |
| President | Kofi Abrefa Busia, John Kufuor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kofi Nyann Dsane-Selby 1931 Saltpond |
| Died | 18 July 2017 Accra |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | 8 |
| Education | Mfantsipim School |
Dr. Kofi Dsane-Selby (also known as Kofi Nyann Dsane-Selby, 1931 - 18 July 2017) was a former Ambassador of Ghana during Dr. Busia and Kufour's regimes.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]He hailed from Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana. He attended Mfantsipim School and completed in 1950.[4]
Career
[edit]He was a medical doctor by profession.[1] He was also a former President of the Ghana Medical Association.[2] He was also a former chairman for Asante Kotoko in the 1960s.[4]
Political life
[edit]He was a founding member of the New Patriotic Party.[5] He contested for the NPP's flagbearership in 1992 and also in 1996 during the party's primaries.[6][7]
Ambassadorial role
[edit]He was the Ambassador of Ghana to France from 1970 to 1972.[8]
Personal life
[edit]He was married to Mrs. Rosamond Dsane-Selby and they had eight children.[2][9] His father was Ekow Nyanka Selby and his mother was Madam Lydia Okan Kai Dsane.[3][10] He was a Freemason and a Methodist.[4] His uncle was Dr E.E.K. Kuranchi-Taylor.[4]
Awards
[edit]In 2008, he received the Order of the Star – Companion Award due to his contribution to Ghana's politics, public service and healthcare.[2]
Death and burial
[edit]Selby died on 18 July 2017 at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.[1] On 10 September 2017, he was buried in Cape Coast.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "NPP's Dsane Selby dead". GhanaWeb. 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ a b c d Online, Peace FM. "Former Diplomat, H.E. Dr Kofi Dsane-Selby Passes On". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ a b "Dsane Family Bids H.E Kofi Dsane-Selby Farewell". News Ghana. September 15, 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d Essamuah, Colin; Epistle, Abura (8 September 2017). "In memory of the perfect gentleman — Dr Kofi Dsane-Selby, 1931-2017". Graphic Online. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Dr Selby cautions NPP against infiltrators". Modern Ghana. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Can Alan do to Nana what Kufuor did to Adu Boahen in 1996?". GhanaWeb. 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "The tough talking Kennedy Agyepong; a concern for NPP?". www.classfmonline.com. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Embassy of Ghana France, Ghana Embassy Paris, Ghana Embassy France, Ghanaian Embassy France – Our Past Ambassadors". Embassy of Ghana France, Ghana Embassy Paris, Ghana Embassy France, Ghanaian Embassy France – Our Past Ambassadors. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "NPP stalwart donates T-shirts to La Dadekoton parliamentary candidate". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ Mensah, K (13 September 2017). "Dsane Family Pays Last Respect To H.E Kofi Dsane-Selby". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Starrfm.com.gh (2017-09-15). "Dsane family grateful to Akufo-Addo, others - Starr Fm". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Dsane Family Grateful To Nana, Bawumia". DailyGuide Network. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2023-11-28.