Samia Nkrumah

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Samia Nkrumah born?June 23, 1960
2. What is the key political role?Former Chairperson of the Convention People's Party (CPP)
3. What is the parliamentary constituency?Jomoro
4. Who is Samia Nkrumah?Samia Nkrumah is a Ghanaian leader and the daughter of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah.
5. What is Samia Nkrumah known for?She is known for being the first woman to chair a major political party in Ghana and for winning a parliamentary seat in her first election.

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