William Ofori Atta

ghana, big six, paa willie, foreign minister, statesman

Born Oct 10, 1910

Kyebi, Ghana

Passed Away Jul 14, 1988 Kyebi, Ghana

Lifespan 77 years old

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"Integrity in public office is not an option; it is a sacred debt owed to God and country."

Archival Overview

Ghanaian statesman, educationist, lawyer, member of 'The Big Six', and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1971 to 1972.

Biographical Record

William Eugene Amoako-Atta Ofori Atta, affectionately known as 'Paa Willie', was a revered founding father of Ghana, lawyer, and deeply moral political leader.

Educated at Achimota College and the University of Cambridge, he was one of 'The Big Six' arrested during the 1948 anti-colonial demonstrations. In post-independence Ghana, he served as Minister of Education, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and later Chairman of the Council of State.

Known for his personal incorruptibility and profound Christian faith, Paa Willie ran for President in 1979 as leader of the United National Convention, remaining a moral pillar of Ghanaian public life.

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Final Resting Place

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Kyebi Royal Cemetery
Kyebi, Ghana

                         GPS: 6.1642, -0.5544                    

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