Hon. Kofi Baako | |
|---|---|
 Kofi Baako in 1958 | |
| 5th Minister for Defence (Ghana) | |
| In office September 1961 – February 1966 | |
| President | Kwame Nkrumah |
| Preceded by | Charles de Graft Dickson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Arthur Ankrah |
| Constituency | Saltpond |
| Minister for Information and Broadcasting | |
| In office 1 August 1957 – 1959 | |
| President | Kwame Nkrumah |
| Constituency | Saltpond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1926 |
| Died | 1984 (aged 57–58) |
| Political party | Convention People's Party |
| Other political affiliations | United Gold Coast Convention |
| Children | Kweku Baako Jnr |
Kofi Baako (1926-1984) was a Ghanaian sportsman, teacher and politician. He served as Minister for Defence in the Nkrumah government during the First Republic of Ghana until it was overthrown in 1966. He was also held various other ministries throughout the reign of the Convention People's Party.