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Julius Sarkodee-Addo

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J. Sarkodee-Addo
2nd Chief Justice of Ghana
In office
1964–1966
Appointed byDr. Kwame Nkrumah
Preceded bySir Kobina Arku Korsah
Succeeded byEdward Akufo-Addo
Personal details
NationalityGhana Ghanaian

Justice J. Sarkodee-Addo was the second Chief Justice of Ghana during the First Republic. He replaced the first native Ghanaian chief justice, Sir Kobina Arku Korsah in 1964.[1] He was removed after the coup d'état of 24 February 1966 by the military National Liberation Council government which was formed after the overthrew of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

References

  1. ^ "List of Chief Justices". Official website. Judicial Service of Ghana. Retrieved 2007-04-07.

See also

Legal offices
Preceded by Chief Justice of Ghana
1964–1966
Succeeded by