E. M. Osei-Wusu
Ghanaian politician and military commander
Colonel (Rtd.) Emmanuel M. Osei-Wusu is a former Ghanaian politician and military commander. He was Minister of the Interior from 1992–1996 in the Rawlings government.
Military appointments
- Officer commanding forces movement control, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 162
- Staff captain movement, Ministry of Defense, June 1962 – 1963
- Staff officer Quartermaster General, June 1963 – 1965
- Assistant Adjutant Quartermaster General (movement) December 1965-April 1966
- Commanding Officer 6th Infantry Battalion, April–November 1968
- Commanding Officer 3rd Infantry Battalion, November–December 1968
- Commanding Officer 4th Infantry Battalion, August 1970-June 1971
- Brigade Commander, 2nd Infantry Brigade Group (Central Command), June 1971-August 1972
After he and other NDC politicians were accused of corruption by NPP opponents, and investigated by the CHRAJ, he stepped aside from politics.[1]
He retired to his hometown of Pepease, Kwahu, where he lived a solitary life. Colonel (Rtd) Osei Wusu died in 2016.
References
- ^ Rikard Quaye, Kufuor, Cape Coast and the Peoples Assembly, modernghana.com, 16 February 2006
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Preceded by Maj. Gen. Winston Mensa-Wood | Secretary for Interior 1992 – 1993 | Succeeded by self |
Preceded by self | Minister for Interior 1993 – 1996 | Succeeded by ? |
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