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Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey (Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey) was born on 26 April, 1902 in Ode, Accra, Gold Coast, is a Ghanaian politician (1902 – 1963). Discover Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey |
| Occupation |
Politician · Lawyer |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
26 April 1902 |
| Birthday |
26 April |
| Birthplace |
Ode, Accra, Gold Coast |
| Date of death |
1963 |
| Died Place |
Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality |
Ghana
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Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey's Wife?
His wife is Margaretha Obetsebi-Lamptey
Augustina Akuorkor Cofie
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Margaretha Obetsebi-Lamptey
Augustina Akuorkor Cofie |
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| Children |
Jake Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey |
Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey worth at the age of 61 years old? Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Ghana. We have estimated Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
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Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey (affectionately known as Liberty Lamptey, 26 April 1902 – 29 January 1963) was a political activist in the British colony of the Gold Coast.
He was one of the founding fathers of Ghana and one of the founders and leaders of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) known as "The Big Six".
He played a vital role in the Big Six.
He was recognized for his leadership.
He was bold, confident and inspired his people to have hope.
His leadership role being played well brought a change to the political, economical and social standards required to pronounce Ghana as an independent country from its colonial masters.
He was born on 26 April 1902 at a Ga village near Ode, a suburb of Accra.
His father was Jacob Mills Lamptey, a businessman, and his mother was Victoria Ayeley Tetteh.
His step-brother was Gottlieb Ababio Adom (1904–1979), an educator, journalist, editor and Presbyterian minister who served as the Editor of the Christian Messenger, the newspaper of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, from 1966 to 1970.
He attended the Accra Wesleyan School and further went to the Royal School.
Obestebi-Lamptey later married a Ga woman, Augustina Akuorko Cofie (17 December 1923 – 14 November 2019), younger twin daughter of William Charles Cofie and Irene Odarchoe.
He graduated LL.B., and was called to the Bar at the Inner Temple in 1939.
By then, World War II (1939–45) had begun, to which he stayed and worked in England.
Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey initially married a Dutch woman, Margaretha, with whom he had two sons: Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey (a New Patriotic Party politician, television and radio producer and advertising businessman) and Nee Lamkwei Afadi Obetsebi-Lamptey.
She was a co-founder of the Gold Coast Women's Association and a former tutor at the Accra Methodist Girls School from 1947 to 1953.
In 1970, she became the first Ghanaian woman to be appointed envoy to Liberia.
In the Greater Accra Region, she was involved in philanthropy in the women's prisons.
Obetsebi-Lamptey had two children with Cofie, Nah-Ayele and Nii Lante.
Obetsebi-Lamptey died after suffering from cancer.
His well-established legacy is reflected in Ghanaian History books, street names, and the Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange on the Ring Road West in Accra, Ghana.
A monument will be mounted in his memory after completion of the interchange.
