DR. Hilla Limann

Presidency 24/09/79 - 31/12/81: President Personal Information Date of Birth : 12th December, 1934. Place of Birth : Gwollu, Upper West Region Date of Death : 23rd January, 1998 Educational Background of Dr. Hilla Limann Limann was born and named Babini, but he was brought up by his uncle, Heli Limann. He assumed his name on entering Primary School. 1941 – 45 Attended Lawra Confederacy native Authority School (U/W-R) 1946 – 49 Government Middle School, Tamale (N/R) and attended the Government Teacher Training College (Tamale). His Political and Public Life 1956 – 60 District Councilor, Tumu District Council 1954 Lost Parliamentary seat election as an Independent Candidate 1956 – 60 Attended London School of Economies (Political Science) 1960 – 62 University of Paris (PhD. Political Science and Constitutional Law). 1965 – 68 Head, Europe Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1968 – 71 Head of Chancery/ Official Secretary Ghana Mission, Lome Togo 1979 Presidential Candidtate People’s National Party (PNP) September 24, 1979 Sworn in-as a President of Ghana’s Third Republic 31st December, 1981 His government was over thrown by J.J. Rawlings 23rd January, 1998 Died and was buried at Gwollu his hometown