Joseph W.S. de Graft-Johnson

Joseph William Swain de Graft-Johnson (6 October 1933 – 22 April 1999) was a Ghanaian engineer, academic and politician. He served as Vice-President of Ghana from 1979 to 1981.

Joseph de Graft-Johnson
1st Vice President of Ghana
(3rd Republic)
In office
24 September 1979 – 31 December 1981
PresidentHilla Limann
Preceded byNew position
Succeeded byKow Nkensen Arkaah
Personal details
Born6 October 1933
Cape Coast, Gold Coast
Died22 April 1999(1999-04-22) (aged 65)
London, England
Nationality Ghanaian
Political partyPeople's National Party
SpouseLily Anna de Graft-Johnson (née Sekyi)
Children5
Alma mater
  • Mfantsipim School
  • University of Leeds (BSc)
  • University of Birmingham (MSc)
  • University of California, Berkeley (PhD)
Profession
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