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Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph was born on 6 September, 1914 in Accra, Gold Coast, is a Politician and Former Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana. Discover Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph'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 71 years old?
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Judge |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
6 September, 1914 |
| Birthday |
6 September |
| Birthplace |
Accra, Gold Coast |
| Date of death |
25 July, 1986 |
| Died Place |
Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality |
Ghana
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Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph height not available right now. We will update Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph's Wife?
His wife is Frances Philippina Mann
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| Wife |
Frances Philippina Mann |
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| Children |
7, including Rebecca |
Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph worth at the age of 71 years old? Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Ghana. We have estimated Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$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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| Source of Income |
Politician |
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Timeline
Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph (6 September 1914 – 25 July 1986) was a judge and also the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana during the Third Republic.
He was also the first Ghanaian to become Commissioner of Income Tax.
He was born in Accra, Gold Coast on 6 September 1914.
A descendant of the Euro-African Ga people, he attended the all-boys' Anglican boarding school, the Adisadel College, then joined John Holt trading company, rising to the position of Regional Manager and representing the company in Kumasi.
Later, Griffiths-Randolph resigned and travelled to London in order to further his education.
He successfully completed his legal education at Inner Temple In 1952, after which he returned to Ghana.
In 1959, during the First Republic of Ghana, President Kwame Nkrumah appointed him as Commissioner of Income Tax, the first African to hold that position.
He went into exile in Togo in 1962, after criticising President Nkrumah in a church sermon, and being alerted of his imminent arrest, which led to his leaving the church and heading directly to the Togo border.
While in Togo as a guest of the Togolese President Olympio, a coup occurred there and he escaped to Nigeria, from where he headed to England, and into exile for the next few years till President Nkrumah was overthrown in February 1966.
He was appointed a Superior Court judge by the new government and served in Bolgatanga, Cape Coast, Tamale and finally Accra, where he was till he retired from the Bench in 1979.
With the handover of power by the military in September 1979, the 3rd Republic was born, and he was unanimously selected to be Speaker of Parliament.
He served as Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana from 24 September 1979 until 31 December 1981, during the presidency of Dr.Hilla Limann, whose government was overthrown by Flight Lieutenant J. J. Rawlings.
Justice Griffiths-Randolph and his wife, Frances Philippina (née Mann), had seven children.
Their daughter Rebecca, is married to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Justice Griffiths-Randolph died on 25 July 1986, aged 72.
