Samuel Kwadwo Asiamah
Samuel Kwadwo Asiamah is a former Ghanaian Supreme Court Judge.
Samuel Kwadwo Asiamah | |
|---|---|
| Supreme Court Judge | |
| In office 15 March 2006 – 2009 | |
| Appointed by | John Kufuor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1938 |
| Nationality |  Ghanaian |
| Spouse(s) | Dinah Frimpomaah Asiamah (deceased) |
| Children | 2 daughters and 3 sons |
| Profession | Teacher, Judge |
Asiamah initially studied for an Education career, obtaining the Teacher's Certificate 'A' and Specialist Certificate in English. He proceeded to complete a Bachelor of Laws degree and subsequently became a barrister.[1]
Asiamah was enrolled into the Ghana Bar in 1978.[2] He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ghana by John Kufuor in his capacity as the President of Ghana in March 2006. He was sworn in together with Sophia Adinyira on the same day.[3] During his vetting, Asiamah made it clear that he was against capital punishment.[1]
See also
- List of judges of the Supreme Court of Ghana
- Judiciary of Ghana
References
- "I am against capital punishment - Asiamah". ghanaweb.com. Ghana Web. 1 March 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- "LAWYERS ENROLLED IN THE ROLL BOOKS (1876 - 1997)". judicial.gov.gh. Judicial Service of Ghana. 2005. Archived from the original on 14 April 2005. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- "TWO NEW SUPREME COURT JUDGES SWORN IN". judicial.gov.gh. Judicial Service of Ghana. 27 January 2020. Archived from the original on 1 July 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
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