Who appointed the first female speaker of parliament in Ghana?
In January 2009, Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo became the first lady to be speaker of the Ghanaian parliament.
When was Bamford born?
March 26, 1937 (age 84 years)
Joyce Bamford-Addo/Date of birth
Who appointed Joyce Bamford Addo as Speaker of Parliament?
Joyce Bamford-Addo
| The Right Honourable Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo JSC, CV | |
|---|---|
| Appointed by | Jerry Rawlings |
| President | Jerry Rawlings (1991-2001) John Kufuor (2001-2009) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joyce Adeline Bamford 26 March 1937 Accra, Gold Coast |
Who is the first female chief justice in Ghana?
Georgina Theodora Wood JSC (née Lutterodt; born 8 June 1947) is a Ghanaian judge and also a former police prosecution officer. She was the Chief Justice of Ghana and the first woman to occupy that position.
Who is the first female Speaker?
Shanno Devi (born 1 June 1901) was an Indian politician was the first woman speaker of a State Assembly in India….
| Shanno Devi | |
|---|---|
| In office 19 March 1962 – 31 October 1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
Who was the first female Speaker of Ghana?
Joyce Bamford-Addo
| The Right Honourable Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo JSC, CV | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Holy Child School Inner Temple |
| Profession | Judge Barrister |
| Known for | First woman Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana First woman Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana |
Who appointed Joyce Bamford Addo?
What is the lowest court in Ghana?
The District Court is the lowest in the hierarchy of all Courts in the country and it makes the largest number of Courts. The Family Court, Juvenile Court, and Motor Court are all District Courts and NOT District Magistrate Courts. They are located in most Districts in Ghana and are presided over by Magistrates.
Who was the first female chief justice in Ghana?
