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G. K. Agama

1933 – 2009

Ghanaian economist and a governor of the Bank of Ghana

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Lived 1933 – 2009 (aged 75–76). G. K. Agama was a Ghanaian economist and politician.

Godfried Kportufe Agama (28 April 1936 – August 5, 2009) was a Ghanaian economist and a governor of the Bank of Ghana. He held the record to date for being the longest-serving governor of the bank. He was also a politician and Member of Parliament in the 1979 Ghanaian parliament representing the South Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Early life and education Agama hailed from Asidovui-Agava in the Tongu District of Volta Region in Ghana. He attended the McGill University in Montreal and the Toronto University. He had his Doctor of Philosophy from the McGill University.

Politics Agama was a member of the Constituent Assembly of Ghana from 1968 to 1969. He was a member of United National Convention and also the member of parliament representing the South Tongu constituency in the Volta Region from 1979 to 1981.

Personal life Agama was married to Comfort Henrietta Agama and they had 4 children.

Death and burial Agama died on 5 August 2009 at the 37 Military Hospital. He was buried on 4 September 2009 at Asidowhi near Agave in the South Tongu District in the Volta Region of Ghana.

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Important facts

Born
1933, Tongu District
Birth century
Education
Mfantsipim School, McGill University, University of Toronto
Positions held
Member of the 1st Parliament of the 3rd Republic of Ghana
Also known as
Godfried Kportufe Agama

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Frequently asked questions

Who was G. K. Agama?

Ghanaian economist and a governor of the Bank of Ghana

When was G. K. Agama born?

G. K. Agama was born in 1933 in Tongu District.

When did G. K. Agama die?

G. K. Agama died on 5 August 2009 in 37 Military Hospital.

What was G. K. Agama's occupation?

G. K. Agama was an economist and politician.

What nationality was G. K. Agama?

G. K. Agama was Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: G. K. Agama

· Wikidata: Q15127309

· DBpedia: G.K. Agama

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