Top 10 Richest men in Ghana - See who's number 1! (With Pictures)

Richest men in Ghana - Ghana has been doing well economically with a growth rate of 13.5 percent since 2012 and is expected to achieve at least over 8.3 percent by this year. With this growth, several people have also seen their personal fortunes multiply. The country is yet to have one of their own in Africa’s top ten richest men in a list dominated by Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt and Morocco. More.. 7 Nigerian celebrity bedrooms that will blow your mind (With Pictures) 10 dark secrets about the wealthiest family in the world – This will shock you! (With Pictures) How to conceive a male child: Check out these 9 tips which works effectively! How to start a conversation with a girl for the first time – This will help you.. The following are estimates of the 10 richest men in Ghana : 10. Mr Koffi Wayo Mr. Koffi Wayo is estimated to be worth USD 30 million. Launched into the gun business early in life and is believed to be making millions every year through rifle and pistol sales. Navigate using 9. Jerry John Rawlings Former President Jerry Rawlings is estimated to be worth USD 50 million. He ascended to the presidency in 1993 and served up to 2001. He is believed to have made most of his wealth through various business deals and income from various top government jobs. 8. Mr. Kwadwo Adjei Darko The prominent politician is estimated to be worth USD 150 million. Mr. Kwadwo has served in various top government positions as a minister. He has previously headed the ministries of mines and that of local government and rural development as well as serving as a Member of Parliament. 7. Dr. Kwaku Afriyie The medical doctor has invested heavily in cocoa plantations, cola, and oil palm and is estimated to be worth USD 180 million. A graduate of the University of Ghana Medical School, Dr Kwaku also holds a Master of Public Health from Tulane University, U.S.A. He has also served as a minister of the Ghana government in various dockets such as Health, Lands, and Forestry and Mines. He chaired the Electricity Company of Ghana board and also owns a private clinic. 6. Dr Kwesi Botchwey The career law professor is estimated to be worth USD 200 million. With an LLM from Yale Law School and a Ph.D from Michigan Law School, the professor has taught at various universities in Africa including the University of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, the University of Zambia, Tufts University, U.S.A, and the University of Ghana. He has also served as a director at Harvard University as well as Minister of Finance from 1982-1995. 5. Dr. Yaw Osafo-Maafo Dr Yaw Osafo-Maafo is estimated to be worth USD 220 million. Although he trained as an engineer, the former MP made his mark in the financial sector by positively turning around the fortunes of two major banks in Ghana: The National Investment Bank and the Housing and Construction Bank. He is also a consultant with the African Development Bank, the World Bank and UNDP. He has also served on the boards of various companies in different capacities. 4. Nana Akufo-Addo Prominent politician and 2012 presidential aspirant Nana Akufo-Addo is estimated to be worth USD 250 million. He is a career lawyer having earned his credentials at the Inns of Court School of Law, UK, immediately after studying Economics at University of Ghana. He has worked with several law firms both abroad and in Ghana. He is a founding partner of Akufoi-Addo, Prempeh & Co firm. Nana Akuffo-Addo has also served on the boards of various business, legal, and governmental establishments as well as serving as an MP. 3. Dr. Kwesi Nduom Dr. Kwesi Nduom, who is popularly known as Paa Kwesi Nduom is estimated to worth USD 300 million. He launched his career as an insurance underwriter in 1975 with North Western Mutual Life Insurance Company before joining Blue Cross Shield in Wisconsin, U.S.A. He briefly worked with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in 1979 and moved to Deloitte and Touche in 1981 working as an associate consultant before gaining a stake in the company five years later as a partner. He helped to put up Deloitte and Touche West Africa. Dr Nduom owns several properties including First National Savings and Loans, Coconut Grove Hotels, Gold Coast Investments, among other real estates. He holds a Ph.D in Service Delivery Systems. 2. Dr Sam E. Jonah He is estimated to be worth USD650 million. Dr Sam Jonah heads Jonah Capital as the executive chairman. The company deals in different kinds of businesses and ventures including mining, agriculture, oil, gas, agriculture, real estate and finance, and has its headquarters in South Africa. Dr. Jonah launched his career in the early 70s and joined Ashanti Goldfields in 1979 rising through the ranks to become the CEO. He steered the company to greater heights ensuring that it became the first African corporation on the NYSE. He currently chairs several boards among them those of Scharrig Mining, Equator Exploration Ltd, Uramin, Equinox Ltd, Range Resources and Moto Goldmines Ltd and also serves on the boards of Lonmin, Standard Bank of South Africa, Transnet, Ashesi University, among others. He is also a former president of Anglogold Ashanti which has its headquarters in South Africa. 1. Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor Number one on this list of 10 richest men in ghana is Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor. The brother of former President John Kufuor is estimated to be worth USD 1.2 billion. 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Top 10 Richest men in Ghana – See who’s number 1! (With Pictures)

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