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John Kufuor — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 8 December 1938 · Age: 87

How old is John Kufuor?

John Kufuor is 87 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 8 December 1938.

Former President of Ghana who served from 2001 to 2009

Did you know?Before entering politics, he was a lawyer and a businessman who had been educated at the University of Oxford.

John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor (born 8 December 1938) is a Ghanaian politician who served as the tenth President of Ghana from 2001 to 2009.

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Age: 87
Status: Living

Born: December 8, 1938 · Kumasi, Ghana
Nationality: Ghanaian
Known for: Politics, Law, Business

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Spouse: Theresa Kufuor
Child: John Addo Kufuor

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