17 Notable alumni of
University of Cape Coast
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The University of Cape Coast is 2953rd in the world, 74th in Africa, and 4th in Ghana by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 17 notable alumni from the University of Cape Coast sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Bachelor of Education in English studies and French studies
- Occupations
- politicianprofessor
- Biography
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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang FGA is a Ghanaian academic and politician who currently serves as the eighth vice president of Ghana under President John Mahama since 7 January 2025. She previously served as Minister for Education from February 2013 to January 2017 under President Mahama's first administration. She is a professor of literature, and served as the first female Vice-Chancellor of a state university in Ghana when she took over as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast. She served as the Chancellor of the Women's University in Africa in Zimbabwe until her resignation in August 2024.
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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerjournalistentrepreneur
- Biography
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Kojo Vincent Oppong Nkrumah is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer. He is the member of parliament for the Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency. He previously served as the Minister of Information from November 2018 and later as the Minister for Works and Housing during the NPP tenure of office.
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Seth Terkper
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Seth Emmanuel Terkper is a Ghanaian chartered accountant and politician who served as the Minister for Finance and Economic Planning of Ghana from 2013 to 2017 under the John Mahama Government. He is currently serving as Economic Advisor to the president of the republic of Ghana.
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Kwesi Ahwoi
- Years
- 1946-.. (age 79)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Kwesi Ahwoi is a former Minister for the Interior of Ghana. In 2015, he became the first Ghanaian ambassador to Comoros, he also doubles as the ambassador of Ghana in 4 other countries; Lesotho, Mauritius, Seychelles and Swaziland.
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Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Bachelor of Education
- Occupations
- coordinatorpoliticianconsultant
- Biography
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Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo is a Ghanaian politician. He is the current Member of Parliament for Wa Central constituency in the Upper West Region of Ghana.
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Juliet Asante
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorphilanthropistactor
- Biography
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Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante is a Ghanaian film actress, producer and director, and philanthropist. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority (NFA). Her latest film, Silver Rain, was nominated for "Best Film in West Africa" and "Best costume" for 2015 in the Africa Magic viewer's choice awards (AMVCA) and also 2015 "Best Overall Film In Africa". In 1999, Asante started the production house Eagle House Productions. That same year she also started "Save Our Women International", a non-profit entity focusing on female sexual education and launched an innovation that makes short movies for the mobile phone in Africa in 2014 called Mobile Flicks. She is also the Founder and executive director of Black Star International Film Festival. Eagle Productions has helped train some actors and actresses in Ghana through its training arm, the Eagle Drama Workshop.
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Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- politiciandirector
- Biography
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Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah is a Ghanaian politician and the current Member of Parliament for the Takoradi constituency in the Western Region of Ghana. He had his secondary education at the Mfantsipim School. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Deputy Minister for Aviation in Ghana. Author of Discover Western Region (Tourism guide) and 9.9 lessons.
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Michael Okyere Baafi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Michael Okyere Baafi is a Ghanaian politician and businessman who was appointed Executive Secretary of the Ghana Free Zones Board in 2017. and resigned in 2021 following his election as the Member of parliament for the New Juaben South.
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Daniel Asua Wubah
- Occupations
- scientist
- Biography
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Daniel Asua Wubah is a Ghanaian-born American president of Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Prior to that he was the Provost at Washington and Lee University. In his private life, Wubah is a tribal king, Nana Ofosu Peko III, Safohene of Breman Traditional Area in Ghana. He is the first Ghanaian-born president of an American university.
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Frank Annoh Dompreh
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in agricultural science
- Occupations
- farmerpolitician
- Biography
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Frank Annoh-Dompreh is a Ghanaian politician and consultant. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party and was the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri between Jan 2013 and Jan 2025.He is popularly known as Silly MP. He is the chairperson for the Parliamentary Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and a member of the Subsidiary Legislation and Roads and Transport Committee.
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Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- In 2007 graduated with Bachelor of Science in mathematics and statistics
- Occupations
- farmerpolitician
- Biography
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Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Eight Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Juaboso Constituency in the Western North Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.
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Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with diploma in management studies
- Occupations
- consultantpolitician
- Biography
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Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the New Patriotic Party. She is currently Ghana's Deputy Ambassador to China. She was the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North constituency.
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Malik Al-Hassan Yakubu
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in social science
- Occupations
- farmerpolitician
- Biography
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Malik al-Hassan Yakubu is a Ghanaian lawyer, Politician and member of the New Patriotic Party. He was a member of parliament for Yendi and member of the Pan-African Parliament. He was Minister of Interior, but resigned in 2002 amid accusations of backing one of the sides in a violent Chieftaincy conflict in Yendi which led to the death of Yakubu II.
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Mohammed-Sani Abdulai
- Occupations
- computer scientist
- Biography
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Mohammed-Sani Abdulai is a Ghanaian educator and IT professional. He is currently the president of Lakeside University College.
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Evans Bobie Opoku
- Enrolled in the University of Cape Coast
- Graduated with Master of Arts in project management
- Occupations
- politicianbanker
- Biography
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Evans Bobie Opoku is a Ghanaian politician who served as a member of the Seventh Parliament and Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Asunafo North Constituency in the Ahafo Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party. In 2021, Nana Akufo-Addo appointed and swore him in as the Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports.
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Goski B. Alabi
- Born in
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Ghana - Occupations
- university teacher
- Biography
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Goski Alabi is a Ghanaian academic, author and entrepreneur. She was the founding Dean of the School Graduate Studies at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. She is the President of Laweh Open University which happens to be the first accredited Open University College in Ghana established in 2014.
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Mariam Iddrisu
- Born in
- Ghana
- Occupations
- environmental health officerpolitician
- Biography
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Mariam Iddrisu is the Mayor of Sagnarigu Municipality in Ghana's Northern Region.