John Mensah Sarbah
John Mensah Sarbah | |
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| Born | 3 June 1864 |
| Died | 27 November 1910 (aged 46) |
| Nationality | British subject |
| Education | Queen's College, Taunton; Mfantsipim School |
| Alma mater | Lincoln's Inn |
| Occupations | |
| Known for | Co-founder of Aborigines' Rights Protection Society |
John Mensah Sarbah CMG (3 June 1864 – 27 November 1910) was a prominent lawyer and political leader in the Gold Coast (now Ghana). He is also known as a founder of Mfantsipim School. In 1897, he was a co-founder of the Aborigines' Rights Protection Society, which organised and led opposition against the colonial government, laying the foundation for Ghanaian independence.