Asoma Banda
Asoma Banda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Asoma Abu Banda 21 June 1933 Kintampo, Ghana |
| Died | 1 March 2025 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of the Antrak Group of Companies |
| Title | Alhaji Dr. |
| Spouse | Cassandra Aisha Banda [1] |
| Children | 12 |
Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda (also spelt Asumah Banda) was a Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist who was chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Antrak Group of Companies.[2][3][4][5] He was the first Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, serving from 2010 to 2023[6][7]
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.[8] He attended the Government Boys in Kumasi.[9] He further had his Ordinary and Advanced Level certificate and also diploma in Marketing/ Sales Management in London.[10]
Career
In 2010, Banda was the Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba.[11]
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.[12]
Political career
Banda was a member of the Convention People's Party.[2] He was also a former chairman of the People's Convention Party.[2] He was also a former member of the Council of State.[13][14]
Personal life and death
In 2013, his wife Cassandra Aisha Banda filed for a divorce.[15] He had a second wife by the name Edwina Baaba Coussey Banda.[16] He also had two sons called Fadel Asuma Banda,[17] and Jamel Banda.[18] He had two sisters called Hajia Shatta Abu Banda and Hajia Meeli Banda.[19] He had 12 children.[8]
Banda was a Muslim.[20] He died in Accra on 1 March 2025, at the age of 92.[21][22]
Legacy
A mosque was built in his name called the Alhaji Banda's Mosque.[23][24]
References
- ^ "Story alleging that first wife of Asuma Banda has filed for divorce false and evil agenda". Rainbow Radio Online. 4 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Alhaji Asuma Banda leads crusade to revive CPP". Modern Ghana. 19 May 2003. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Alhaji Banda Pledges 100m to Fund". Modern Ghana. 11 April 2001. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Asuma Banda's Son Arrested After Storming Father's House". DailyGuide Network. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Asoma Banda assures Ghanaians of economic turn around". Ghana Web. 2 August 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "'Nana Addo can never be President' – Asuma Banda". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Hall of Fame | Chancellors". University of Education, Winneba. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Life And Legacy of Alhaji Asoma Banda". Ghanamma.com. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Alhaji Asoma Banda 'mad' over death rumors". Ahotor 92.3FM. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "UEW Chancellor tours campuses". Modern Ghana. 11 August 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Asoma Banda: A Veteran Entrepreneur". KA Digest - Motivation | Quotes | Africans (Formerly KonnectAfrica.Net). 18 February 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "I don't want to see my disrespectful son – Asuma Banda - Adomonline.com". 22 March 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Nana Addo Lacks Intelligence, Wisdom To Be President – Asoma Banda". Modern Ghana. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Fadel Asuma Banda arrested for breaking into father's house - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Mahama, Alan attend expensive wedding of Asuma Banda's son - Adomonline.com". 7 July 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Custody of sick business mogul Asuma Banda causes huge family fight - Adomonline.com". 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Retired Forces' Imam Writes To Muslims On Asuma Banda Video". DailyGuide Network. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Business magnate Alhaji Asoma Banda is dead". 3news. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Asoma Banda Mosque not earmarked for demolition - Railway Development Authority". 15 November 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2025.