Edwin Sam
Major General Edwin Kwamina Sam (born 10 August 1940) is a member of the Council of State of Ghana. He is also a former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces.
Edwin Sam | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1940 10 August 1940 |
| Allegiance | Ghana |
| Service/ | Ghana army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Chief of Defence Staff |
| Other work | Member of Council of State of Ghana |
Education
Edwin Sam had his secondary school education at Achimota School between 1955 and 1959.[1]
Career
Sam was a career military officer. He was appointed as the Chief of the Defence Staff briefly between November and December 1979.[2]
Politics
Edwin Sam was appointed onto the Council of State of Ghana due to his position as a former Chief of Defence Staff.[1]
Other interests
Major General Sam has interests in farming and military-civilian relations.[1]
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References
- "Council of State". GhanaDistricts.com. Ghana Government. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- "Past General Officers Commanding /chiefs of the Defence Staff". Official website. Ghana Armed Forces. 2008-02-06. Archived from the original on 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Brigadier Joshua Nunoo-Mensah |
Chief of Defence Staff 1979 |
Succeeded by Air Vice-Marshal J. E. Odaate-Barnor |
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