Kufuor recounts journey from young lawyer to Ghana’s presidency

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has shared his journey from a young lawyer to Ghana's President. In an interview with Joy News' PM Express, Kufuor recounted how his various experiences in law, banking, local government, and diplomacy shaped his political career.

Kufuor, who qualified as a lawyer at age 22 in Britain, returned to Ghana to practice law. However, it was his move into banking in London that marked his first formal employment.

Upon returning to Ghana in 1965, Kufuor joined the chambers of Victor Owusu, a leading legal practitioner, where he honed his legal skills. At age 27, he became the city manager of Kumasi, Ghana's second-largest city, a role that provided him practical experience in urban administration and coordinating municipal departments.

Kufuor's political career began at age 30 when he was elected an MP during Ghana's Second Republic. He later served as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs under Professor Kofi Abrefa Busia, a position that exposed him to international organizations and Ghana's relations with other countries.

These diverse roles - from legal practice to banking, municipal administration, and diplomacy - provided Kufuor with a broad understanding of public leadership, offering him varied experiences across various fields before he became President of Ghana.