Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda (also spelt Asumah Banda;[1] June 1933 – 1 March 2025) was a Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist who was chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Antrak Group of Companies.[2][3][4] He was the first Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, serving from 2010 to 2023[5][6]

Early life and education

Banda was born in June 1933 and hailed from Kintampo in the former Brong Ahafo Region, currently in the Bono East Region.[7] He attended the Government Boys in Kumasi.[8] He further had his Ordinary and Advanced Level certificate and also diploma in Marketing/ Sales Management in London.[9]

Career

In 2010, Banda was the Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba.[10]

He was the Executive Chairman of Antrak Air; Executive Chairman of Antrak Express Limited; President of Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana; board chairman of Meridian Port Services Limited. Banda was also a board member of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Maritime Authority and The Ghana Shippers’ Council.[11]

Political career

Banda was a member of the Convention People's Party.[1] He was also a former chairman of the People's Convention Party.[1] He was also a former member of the Council of State.[12][13]

Personal life and death

In 2013, his wife Cassandra Aisha Banda filed for a divorce.[14] He had a second wife by the name Edwina Baaba Coussey Banda.[15] He also had two sons called Fadel Asuma Banda,[16] and Jamel Banda.[17] He had two sisters called Hajia Shatta Abu Banda and Hajia Meeli Banda.[18] He had 12 children.[7]

Banda was a Muslim.[19] He died in Accra on 1 March 2025, at the age of 92.[20][21]

Legacy

A mosque was built in his name called the Alhaji Banda's Mosque.[22][23]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Alhaji Asuma Banda leads crusade to revive CPP". Modern Ghana. 19 May 2003. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Alhaji Banda Pledges 100m to Fund". Modern Ghana. 11 April 2001. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Asuma Banda's Son Arrested After Storming Father's House". DailyGuide Network. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Asoma Banda assures Ghanaians of economic turn around". Ghana Web. 2 August 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  5. ^ "'Nana Addo can never be President' – Asuma Banda". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  6. ^ "Hall of Fame | Chancellors". University of Education, Winneba. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  7. ^ a b MyNewsGH (6 January 2023). "Meet All 12 Children of Alhaji Asumah Banda and their mothers including Manhyia Royal". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  8. ^ "The Life And Legacy of Alhaji Asoma Banda". Ghanamma.com. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  9. ^ "Alhaji Asoma Banda 'mad' over death rumors". Ahotor 92.3FM. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  10. ^ "UEW Chancellor tours campuses". Modern Ghana. 11 August 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  11. ^ "Asoma Banda: A Veteran Entrepreneur". KA Digest - Motivation | Quotes | Africans (Formerly KonnectAfrica.Net). 18 February 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  12. ^ "I don't want to see my disrespectful son – Asuma Banda - Adomonline.com". 22 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  13. ^ "Nana Addo Lacks Intelligence, Wisdom To Be President – Asoma Banda". Modern Ghana. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  14. ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (1 January 2023). "Asoma Banda: Frail Millionaire's First Wife Reportedly Files For Divorce After 48 Years of Marriage - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  15. ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (16 December 2022). "Videos Of Asoma Banda's Wife Edwina's 60th Birthday Party With Joselyn Dumas, KOD Drop Amid Hubby's Sickness - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  16. ^ "Fadel Asuma Banda arrested for breaking into father's house - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  17. ^ "Mahama, Alan attend expensive wedding of Asuma Banda's son - Adomonline.com". 7 July 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  18. ^ "Custody of sick business mogul Asuma Banda causes huge family fight - Adomonline.com". 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  19. ^ "Retired Forces' Imam Writes To Muslims On Asuma Banda Video". DailyGuide Network. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  20. ^ "Business magnate Alhaji Asoma Banda is dead". 3news. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  21. ^ Moro, Salifu Bagulube (2 March 2025). "President Mahama Mourns with Family of Late Business Mogul Alhaji Asoma Banda - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  22. ^ "Asuma Banda's Mosque will not be destroyed - Railway Authority reacts to alleged plan to demolish 300 buildings". Ghana Web. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  23. ^ "Asoma Banda Mosque not earmarked for demolition - Railway Development Authority". 15 November 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
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