Akufo-Addo launches book on Dr. J.B. Danquah

New Patriotic Party 2016 presidential candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will on Thursday launch a book on the life and times of Dr. J.B. Danquah. authored by Abyna-Ansaa Adjei. 

The 72-pages long book will be launched at the Presby Hall, Osu, at 5pm, on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the death of Dr. J.B. Danquah and is open to the general public.

“The book, the 10th by the author, tells the story of Dr. Danquah’s life from his childhood, his years of academic excellence as a student in the United Kingdom, through his political career as a freedom fighter and politician until his death in prison on February 4, 1965”, a statement issued by the office of Nana Addo Tuesday, said.

It added that the book also details the contributions J.B Danquah made to virtually all areas of national life – including his role in naming our country, Ghana; and his leading campaign for the setting up of the University of Ghana, Legon.

The launch will be chaired by Mr. Keli Gadzekpo, Group Managing Director of Enterprise Group Ltd. Professor Kumi Ansah-Koi, renowned political science professor of the University of Ghana will review the book.