Joseph W.S. de Graft-Johnson

former Vice-President of Ghana (1933-1999)

Joseph William Swain de Graft-Johnson (6 October 1933 – 22 April 1999) was a Ghanaian engineer, academic and politician. He was the Vice-President of Ghana from 1979 to 1981.

Joseph de Graft-Johnson
1st Vice President of Ghana
(3rd Republic)
In office
24 September 1979 – 31 December 1981
PresidentHilla Limann
Preceded byNew position
Succeeded byKow Nkensen Arkaah
Personal details
Born6 October 1933
Cape Coast, Gold Coast
Died22 April 1999(1999-04-22) (aged 65)
London, England
NationalityGhana Ghanaian
Political partyPeople's National Party
Spouse(s)Lily Anna de Graft-Johnson (née Sekyi)
Children5
Alma mater
Profession

De Graft-Johnson died on 22 April 1999 in London, England at the age of 65.[1][2]

References

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  1. "Mills signs book of condolence for former Veep". GhanaWeb. 12 May 1999. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 6 June 2006.
  2. "Mills signs book of condolence for former Veep". Modern Ghana. 12 May 1999. Retrieved 2021-05-21.