Archie Casely-Hayford

ghana, lawyer, minister, independence, cpp

Born Jan 01, 1898

Cape Coast, Ghana

Passed Away Aug 20, 1977 Cape Coast, Ghana

Lifespan 79 years old

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Prominent Ghanaian barrister and Cabinet Minister who defended Kwame Nkrumah and other nationalist leaders during colonial trials.

Biographical Record

Archibald Casely-Hayford was a distinguished Ghanaian jurist and politician who played a vital role in Ghana's legal battles for self-government.

The son of renowned nationalist J.E. Casely Hayford, Archie was educated at Clare College, Cambridge, and called to the Bar at the Inner Temple. He famously served as lead defence counsel for Kwame Nkrumah and the Convention People's Party (CPP) leaders during the colonial sedition trials in 1950.

Following CPP's electoral victories, he served with distinction as Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Minister of the Interior, and Minister of Communications.

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Final Resting Place

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Cape Coast Christian Cemetery
Cape Coast, Ghana

                         GPS: 5.1054, -1.2466                    

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