17 Notable alumni of University of Cape Coast
Updated: May 03, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Cape Coast is ranked #2,015 in the world and #3 in Ghana by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 17 notable alumni from University of Cape Coast sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Cape Coast won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Kwesi Ahwoi
1946-. (aged 80)
politician
minister
Kwesi Ahwoi is a former Minister for the Interior of Ghana. In 2015, he became the first Ghanaian ambassador to Comoros, he also doubles as the ambassador of Ghana in 4 other countries; Lesotho, Mauritius, Seychelles and Swaziland.
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2. Juliet Asante
screenwriter
film director
philanthropist
actor
Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante is a Ghanaian film actress, producer and director, and philanthropist. She is a former Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Authority (NFA). Her latest film, Silver Rain, was nominated for "Best Film in West Africa" and "Best costume" for 2015 in the Africa Magic viewer's choice awards (AMVCA) and also 2015 "Best Overall Film In...
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3. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah
1974-. (aged 52)
politician
director
Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah is a Ghanaian politician and the current Member of Parliament for the Takoradi constituency in the Western Region of Ghana. He had his secondary education at the Mfantsipim School. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Deputy Minister for Aviation in Ghana. Author of Discover Western Region (Tourism guide) and 9.9 lessons....
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4. Michael Okyere Baafi
1976-. (aged 50)
politician
Michael Okyere Baafi is a Ghanaian politician and businessman who was appointed Executive Secretary of the Ghana Free Zones Board in 2017. and resigned in 2021 following his election as the Member of parliament for the New Juaben South.
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5. Daniel Asua Wubah
1960-. (aged 66)
scientist
Daniel Asua Wubah is a Ghanaian-born American president of Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Prior to that he was the Provost at Washington and Lee University. In his private life, Wubah is a tribal king, Nana Ofosu Peko III, Safohene of Breman Traditional Area in Ghana. He is the first Ghanaian-born president of an American university.
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6. Evans Bobie Opoku
1974-. (aged 52)
politician
banker
Evans Bobie Opoku is a Ghanaian politician who served as a member of the Seventh Parliament and Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Asunafo North Constituency in the Ahafo Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party. In 2021, Nana Akufo-Addo appointed and swore him in as the Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports.
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7. Malik Al-Hassan Yakubu
1945-. (aged 81)
minister
farmer
politician
Malik al-Hassan Yakubu is a Ghanaian lawyer, Politician and member of the New Patriotic Party. He was a member of parliament for Yendi and member of the Pan-African Parliament. He was Minister of Interior, but resigned in 2002 amid accusations of backing one of the sides in a violent Chieftaincy conflict in Yendi which led to the death of Yakubu...
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8. Goski B. Alabi
university teacher
Goski Alabi is a Ghanaian academic, author and entrepreneur. She was the founding Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. She is the President of Laweh Open University, the first accredited Open University College in Ghana, established in 2014.
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9. Mohammed-Sani Abdulai
1956-. (aged 70)
computer scientist
Mohammed-Sani Abdulai is a Ghanaian educator and IT professional. He is currently the president of Lakeside University College.
10. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
1980-. (aged 46)
farmer
politician
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Juaboso Constituency in the Western North Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. He was appointed by President Dramani Mahama as the Minister of Health
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11. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo
1964-. (aged 62)
coordinator
consultant
minister
politician
Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo is a Ghanaian politician. He is the current Member of Parliament for Wa Central constituency in the Upper West Region of Ghana.
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12. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
1951-. (aged 75)
minister
professor
politician
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang FGA is a Ghanaian academic and politician who currently serves as the eighth vice president of Ghana under President John Mahama since 7 January 2025. She previously served as Minister for Education from February 2013 to January 2017 under President Mahama's first administration. She is a professor of literature, and served as the first female Vice-Chancellor of...
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13. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
1982-. (aged 44)
minister
politician
lawyer
entrepreneur
journalist
Kojo Vincent Oppong Nkrumah is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer. He is the member of parliament for the Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency. He previously served as the Minister of Information from November 2018 and later as the Minister for Works and Housing during the NPP tenure of office.
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14. Seth Terkper
politician
minister
Seth Emmanuel Terkper is a Ghanaian chartered accountant and politician who served as the Minister for Finance and Economic Planning of Ghana from 2013 to 2017 under the John Mahama Government. He is currently serving as Economic Advisor to the president of the republic of Ghana.
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15. Mariam Iddrisu
environmental health officer
politician
Mariam Iddrisu is the Mayor of Sagnarigu Municipality in Ghana's Northern Region.
16. Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh
1969-. (aged 57)
consultant
politician
Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the New Patriotic Party. She is currently Ghana's Deputy Ambassador to China. She was the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North constituency.
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17. Frank Annoh Dompreh
1977-. (aged 49)
farmer
politician
Frank Annoh-Dompreh is a Ghanaian politician and consultant. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party and was the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri between Jan 2013 and Jan 2025. He is the chairperson for the Parliamentary Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and a member of the Subsidiary Legislation and Roads and Transport Committee.
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