Anthony Deku

Anthony K. Deku (13 June 1923 – 29 May 2015 ) was a politician and a member of the Council of State of Ghana. He served as an Aide to Ghana’s first President; Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He was also a Commissioner of Police, a politician and statesman.

Career Anthony Deku was a Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Criminals Investigations Department prior to the coup d'état of 24 February 1966 which led to the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah. He was later promoted Commissioner of Police in the same department.

Politics Deku was one of four police officers who were on the National Liberation Council. The others were J.W.K. Harlley, the Vice Chairman, B. A. Yakubu, Deputy Commissioner of Police and J.E.O. Nunoo, Commissioner of Police (Administration). The Head of the government was Lt. Gen. Ankrah. Deku is alleged to have been involved in the planning of the coup with Emmanuel Kotoka and J. W. K. Harlley.

Other activities Anthony Deku is the Managing Director Securicor Limited in Ghana.