Kofi Dsane-Selby

Kofi Dsane-Selby
Ambassador of Ghana
PresidentKofi Abrefa Busia, John Kufuor
Personal details
Born
Kofi Nyann Dsane-Selby

1931
Saltpond
Died18 July 2017
Accra
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
Children8
EducationMfantsipim School

Dr. Kofi Dsane-Selby (also known as Kofi Nyann Dsane-Selby, 1931 - 18 July 2017) was a former Ambassador of Ghana during the Busia and Kufour regimes.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

He hailed from Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana. He attended Mfantsipim School and completed in 1950.[4]

Career

He was a medical doctor by profession.[1] He was also a former President of the Ghana Medical Association.[2] He was also a former chairman for Asante Kotoko in the 1960s.[4]

Political life

He was a founding member of the New Patriotic Party.[5] He contested for the NPP's flagbearership in 1992 and also in 1996 during the party's primaries.[6][7]

Ambassadorial role

He was the Ambassador of Ghana to France from 1970 to 1972.[8]

Personal life

He was married to Rosamond Dsane-Selby and they had eight children.[2][9] His father was Ekow Nyanka Selby and his mother was Madam Lydia Okan Kai Dsane.[3][10] He was a Freemason and a Methodist.[4]

Awards

In 2008, he received the Order of the Star – Companion Award due to his contribution to Ghana's politics, public service and healthcare.[2]

Death and burial

Selby died on 18 July 2017 at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.[1] On 10 September 2017, he was buried in Cape Coast.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "NPP's Dsane Selby dead". GhanaWeb. 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  2. ^ a b c d Online, Peace FM. "Former Diplomat, H.E. Dr Kofi Dsane-Selby Passes On". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  3. ^ a b "Dsane Family Bids H.E Kofi Dsane-Selby Farewell". News Ghana. September 15, 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Essamuah, Colin; Epistle, Abura (8 September 2017). "In memory of the perfect gentleman — Dr Kofi Dsane-Selby, 1931-2017". Graphic Online. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Dr Selby cautions NPP against infiltrators". Modern Ghana. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Can Alan do to Nana what Kufuor did to Adu Boahen in 1996?". GhanaWeb. 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  7. ^ "The tough talking Kennedy Agyepong; a concern for NPP?". www.classfmonline.com. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  8. ^ "Embassy of Ghana France, Ghana Embassy Paris, Ghana Embassy France, Ghanaian Embassy France – Our Past Ambassadors". Embassy of Ghana France, Ghana Embassy Paris, Ghana Embassy France, Ghanaian Embassy France – Our Past Ambassadors. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  9. ^ "NPP stalwart donates T-shirts to La Dadekoton parliamentary candidate". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  10. ^ Mensah, K (13 September 2017). "Dsane Family Pays Last Respect To H.E Kofi Dsane-Selby". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  11. ^ Starrfm.com.gh (2017-09-15). "Dsane family grateful to Akufo-Addo, others - Starr Fm". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  12. ^ "Dsane Family Grateful To Nana, Bawumia". DailyGuide Network. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2023-11-28.