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Lee Ocran

1945 – 2019

Minister for Education in Ghana

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About Lee Ocran

Lived 1945 – 2019 (aged 73–74). Lee Ocran was a Ghanaian politician, official and minister.

Lee Tandoh Ocran (born about 1945; died 21 February 2019) was a Ghanaian politician who served as Minister for Education of Ghana from 2012 to 2013. Ocran was appointed Minister by President John Atta Mills in February 2012 in a cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Betty Mould-Iddrisu from the government and the sacking of Martin Amidu.

Career In 2000 he was Deputy Minister of Environment Science and Technology. He was the former Minister for Education from 2012 to 2013. He was sworn in as a board chairman of VRA in February 2014. He was also the former High Commissioner of Ghana to South Africa.

Early life Since January 2005 as candidate from the National Democratic Congress he was Member of Parliament for the Jomoro constituency until he lost his seat to the daughter of Kwame Nkrumah, Samia Nkrumah of the Convention People's Party in the December 2008 parliamentary election. In February 2014 Ocran was sworn in as board chairman of Volta River Authority. On he described the Bui Dam as a White Elephant (extravagant but burdensome gift).

Personal life He was a Christian and worshiped as a Catholic. He was married with three children.

Death He died at the age of 74 after battling with illnesses.

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Important facts

Born
1945, Ghana, Jomoro District
Birth century
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Positions held
Minister for Education, Member of the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana
Also known as
Lee Tandoh Ocran

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lee Ocran?

Minister for Education in Ghana

When was Lee Ocran born?

Lee Ocran was born in 1945 in Ghana, Jomoro District.

When did Lee Ocran die?

Lee Ocran died on 21 February 2019 in Accra, Ghana.

What was Lee Ocran's occupation?

Lee Ocran was a politician, official and minister.

What nationality was Lee Ocran?

Lee Ocran was Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Ocran

· Wikidata: Q6514673

· DBpedia: Lee Ocran

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