Fred Ohene-Kena

Ferdinand Ohene-Kena (March 28, 1936 – October 4, 2019) was a professional Mining Engineer and a political figure in the Republic of Ghana.

[citation needed] He has served his country in a number of offices including what was his home territory as Eastern Regional Secretary during the PNDC era.

He also served as Ghana's Ambassador to the Czech Republic before returning home to hold the position of Minister for Mines & Energy from 1997 until 1999 during the 2nd term of the Rawlings government.

[2] On June 1, 2010, he was also appointed to the AngloGold Ashanti Board of Directors as a Non-Executive member.

[citation needed] In 2009, during the 10th anniversary of Okyehene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, he was conferred the Okyeman Kanea -the highest and most prestigious award by the Okyehene for his contributions in mining to Akyem Abuakwa.