About Assogba Oké
Lived 1903 – 1973 (aged 69–70). Assogba Oké was a Beninese politician, diplomat and minister.
Assogba Oké (3 February 1903 – 1973) was a Beninese politician and diplomat, mostly active when his country was known as Dahomey. Replacing Chabi Mama, Oké became Foreign Minister in 1960, serving until 1962.
Biography Oké was born in Adjohoun on 3 February 1903. He came from the Yoruba ethnic group and was educated at the Ecole William Ponty in Dakar. After graduation, he returned to Dahomey to work as a high school teacher. On 23 February 1961, he established diplomatic ties with Vatican City. In 1961, many members of the PRD wanted Oké to replace Apithy as Leader of the Party after he was eclipsed. Oké became Civil Service Minister in February 1962.
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Who was Assogba Oké?
Beninese politician
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Assogba Oké was born in 1903.
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Assogba Oké died in 1973.
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Assogba Oké was a politician, diplomat and minister.
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Assogba Oké was Beninese.
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