Prof. George Benneh, Professor Emeritus and a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon, is reported dead.
He was said to have died “peacefully” at his residence in East Legon, on Thursday February 11, 2021, at age 87.
A family spokesperson, confirmed the news to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) and said funeral arrangements would be announced later.
Prof. Benneh served as Minister of State in the Supreme Military Council (2) regime, the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council regime and in the 3rd Republic.
He held portfolios, including Lands and Natural Resources, Fuel and Power and served as Minister for Finance in the Limann Government.