Jonathan Kwesi Lamptey (born 10 May 1909, date of death unknown) was a Ghanaian politician. He was a senior figure in the CPP who later joined the opposition, subsequently playing leading roles in the government of the second republic.

Early life and education

He was born in Sekondi. He was educated locally, attending

Mfantsipim School Mfantsipim is an all-boys boarding secondary school in Cape Coast, Ghana, established by the Methodist Church in 1876 to foster intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth on the then Gold Coast. Its founding name was Wesleyan High School and ...

which he completed in 1931. He then proceeded to

Exeter University , mottoeng = "We Follow the Light" , established = 1838 - St Luke's College1855 - Exeter School of Art1863 - Exeter School of Science 1955 - University of Exeter (received royal charter) , type = Public , ...

and the

University of London The University of London (UoL; abbreviated as Lond or more rarely Londin in post-nominals) is a federal public research university located in London, England, United Kingdom. The university was established by royal charter in 1836 as a degree ...

Career

His career began as a science teacher at

Fijai Secondary School Fijai Senior High School, formerly Fijai Secondary School, is a co-educational senior high school located in the Western Region of Ghana. The name Fijai is from the native dialect "Afei Gyae Me", which literally means "Now, leave me alone". H ...

, Sekondi. He got trained and practiced as a lawyer. He became deputy chairman of the CPP in 1950 and in 1951 he was elected into the legislative assembly of

Sekondi Sekondi-Takoradi is a city in Ghana comprising the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi. It is the capital of Sekondi – Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly and the Western Region of Ghana. Sekondi-Takoradi is the region's largest city and an indus ...

and became junior minister of finance. Following the 1966 coup he was made Chairman of the State Gold Mining cooperation. In the

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he served as acting prime minister he also served as

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from 1969 to 1971 and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs from 1971 to 1972 when the Busia government was overthrown by the SMC. Lamptey also served as the Leader of the House of parliament of Ghana in 1971. Following the 1972 coup he retired from active politics to continue his legal career in

Politics

Lamptey was elected to represent the Sekondi constituency in the 1st parliament of the 2nd republic of Ghana.

1969 Elections

He was elected on the ticket of the Progress Party. He was elected in the 1969 Ghanaian parliamentary elections.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lamptey, J. Kwesi 1909 births Year of death missing 20th-century Ghanaian politicians Mfantsipim School alumni Alumni of the University of London Alumni of the University of Exeter People from Sekondi-Takoradi Politicians from Western Region (Ghana) Convention People's Party (Ghana) politicians Ghanaian MPs 1951–1954 Ghanaian MPs 1969–1972

Early life and education

Career

Politics

1969 Elections

See also

References