Background

Sowah, Ernest Nee Pobee was born on September 23, 1921 in Accra, Ghana. Son of James Durnford and Quao Margaret (Mansa) Sowah.

Education

Graduate, Achimota School, Accra, 1942; Barrister at Law, Gray's Inn, London, 1953.

Career

Barrister private practice, Accra, 1954-1962; judge, High Court, Accra, 1962-1969; justice appeal, Appeal Court, Accra, 1969-1980; justice, Supreme Court, Accra, 1980-1986; chief justice, Supreme Court, Accra, since 1986.

Achievements

• Ernest Nee Pobee Sowah has been listed as a noteworthy Ghana chief justice by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman General Legal Council, Accra, since 1981, Judicial Council, Accra, Legal Aid Foundation, Accra, since 1987, Foundation for the Preservation of Castles and Forts, Accra, 1989. Chancellor local Anglican Church. Member World Association Judges., Turf Club.

Interests

• Avocations: livestock farming, golf.

Connections

Married Elsie Mabel Atta Jjabanor, November 3, 1951. Children: Yvonne, Ernest, Margaret, Philip, Allan.

Father:

James Durnford Sowah

Mother:

Quao Margaret (Mansa) Sowah

Spouse:

Elsie Mabel Atta Jjabanor

child:

Philip Sowah

child:

Allan Sowah

child:

Margaret Sowah

child:

Yvonne Sowah

child:

Ernest Sowah