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Simon Diedong Dombo

1925 – 1998

Ghanian politician

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Lived 1925 – 1998 (aged 72–73). Simon Diedong Dombo was a Ghanaian politician, teacher, king, paramount chief, minister and interior minister.

Simon Diedong Dombo (1925–1998) was a Ghanaian politician, teacher and chief. He was a Member of Parliament that represented Jirapa-Lambussie District in the first Parliament of the first and second Republic of Ghana.

Early life and education Simon was born in 1925. and attended Government Teacher Training College Tamale where he obtained his Teachers' Training Certificate.

Career As the Douri-Na, he was reputed to be the first educated chieftain in the Upper Region of Ghana. He was one of the founders of the Northern People's Party, which later merged with the United Party.

Politics During the Second Republic, he was also a member of the first parliament under the membership of the ruling Progress Party. He was elected in the 1969 Ghanaian general elections. He was Minister for Health and then Minister for Interior in the Busia government.

He was banned from holding elected office by the Supreme Military Council prior to the 1979 elections. S. D. Dombo was among the early educated chieftains.

Personal life He was a Catholic Christian and he had more than 30 children. He died on 19 March 1998.

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Important facts

Born
1925
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Tamale College of Education, Bagabaga College of Education
Positions held
Member of the 1st Parliament of the 2nd Republic of Ghana, Minister for Health of Ghana, Minister for the Interior of Ghana, Member of the 1st Parliament of the Gold Coast
Also known as
Chief Simon Diedong Dombo, Simon D. Dombo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Simon Diedong Dombo?

Ghanian politician

When was Simon Diedong Dombo born?

Simon Diedong Dombo was born in 1925.

When did Simon Diedong Dombo die?

Simon Diedong Dombo died on 19 March 1998.

What was Simon Diedong Dombo's occupation?

Simon Diedong Dombo was a politician, teacher, king, paramount chief, minister and interior minister.

What nationality was Simon Diedong Dombo?

Simon Diedong Dombo was Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Simon Diedong Dombo

· Wikidata: Q7518612

· DBpedia: Simon Diedong Dombo

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