Meet the Children of the Late Vice President Amissah-Arthur and What They Are Known For

The late Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, who served as Ghana’s Vice President from 2012 to 2017, left behind not only a legacy of dedicated public service but also a close-knit family. He and his wife, Matilda Amissah-Arthur—a former Second Lady and respected librarian—were blessed with two children: Kwesi Nyan Amissah-Arthur and Araba Amissah-Arthur.

Kwesi Nyan Amissah-Arthur is an accomplished ophthalmologist and academic. At his father’s funeral in 2018, he delivered an emotional tribute, describing his father as a “superhero in disguise” who led by quiet example and instilled in his children a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. His words revealed the deep bond between father and son and the powerful influence the late Vice President had on his family’s values and direction.

Araba Amissah-Arthur, the daughter of the late statesman, is a trained lawyer. During the funeral proceedings, she also reflected on her father’s unique parenting style, describing him as pragmatic, deeply caring, and an ever-present source of support. Araba’s tribute underscored the humility and devotion with which Mr. Amissah-Arthur guided his children through life.

To preserve his legacy, the family launched the K.B. Amissah-Arthur Chair in Economics at the University of Ghana. This $1 million initiative is aimed at retaining top lecturers and strengthening academic research in economics—a field the former Vice President was passionate about. According to Graphic Online and MyJoyOnline, this effort is part of the family’s broader commitment to nation-building and education, values deeply cherished by the late Amissah-Arthur.

Source: Ghanaweb