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Samuel Odoi-Sykes | |
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| Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada | |
| In office October, 2001 – 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Kenneth Kofi Lawluvi |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Ivy Amoakohene |
| Chairman of the New Patriotic Party | |
| In office 1998–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Ala Adjetey |
| Succeeded by | Harona Esseku |
| Chairman of the Greater Accra Branch of New Patriotic Party | |
| In office 1995–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Ala Adjetey |
| Succeeded by | Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey |
| Minority Leader of Parliament | |
| In office 1980–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Kwaku Baah |
| Succeeded by | Parliament Abolished |
| Parliamentary Leader of Popular Front Party | |
| In office 1980–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Kwaku Baah |
| Succeeded by | Parliament Abolished |
| Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke | |
| In office 1979–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Parliament formed |
| Succeeded by | Parliament Abolished |
| Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| Minister-Counselor and Deputy Ambassador to the Soviet Union | |
| In office 1969–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Arthur Sykes 1928 (age 95–96) Accra, British Gold Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party (1992 - present) |
| Other political affiliations | Popular Front Party (1979 - 1981) |
| Education | Accra Academy |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Barrister-at-Law, information officer, foreign service officer, politician, teacher, organiser |
Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes is a Ghanaian politician, diplomat and lawyer. He served as Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada from 2001 to 2006 and Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1972. He was National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party from 1998 to 2001 during which the party won its first presidential victory. In the Third Republic, he was Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke (Accra Central) from 1979 to 1981 and Minority Leader of Parliament from 1980 to 1981.[1]
- ^ "The World Diplomat Communications Group, Ghana Missions Abroad" (PDF). 2004. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.