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Gabby Nsiah Nketiah

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Vice presidential running mate for the Convention People's Party in the 2016 Elections

Gabby Nsiah Nketiah (born 1 October 1943) is a Ghanaian businessman, diplomat, musician and politician. He was the vice-presidential candidate for the Convention People's Party in the 2016 general elections in Ghana.[1][2]

Personal life

He is married to Monica Nsiah Nketiah, and their children are David Adomako, Indira Nsiah Nketiah, Cleopatra Nsiah Nketiah, Gabriel Nsiah Nketiah and Kirpal Nsiah Nketiah.

Music career

In the early 1960s, while serving in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Nketiah pioneered the formation of the "Avengers" band. This initiative sparked a trend, leading to the establishment of dance bands across various army units, significantly impacting the military's cultural landscape.[2]

Death

Nketiah died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Saturday June 22, 2024, after a short illness.[2]

References

  1. ^ "CPP nominates Nana Gabby Nsiah Nketia to partner Greenstreet".
  2. ^ a b c "Gabby Nketiah, ex-Senior Aide to former President Kufuor dead - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.