Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer

Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer was a Ghanaian diplomat. He was the first Black African from the Gold Coast to be appointed as a High Commissioner to the UK.

Early life and education

Mercer was born on 17 January 1916. He attended Achimota Training College. He also attended Adisadel College where he later became a tutor from 1938 to 1943. He further studied commerce at Birmingham University in 1948.

Political life

Mercer was a member of the Convention People's Party.

Career

Mercer was the Gold Coast Commissioner to the UK from 1954 to 1956. He was the Chairman of the Cocoa Purchasing Company, Agricultural Produce Marketing Board and the Cocoa Marketing Board.

Personal life

Mercer was the twin brother of James Mercer and their younger brother was Mr. Krakue Mercer. Ekwow Spio-Gabrah and Andrew Egyapa Mercer were his nephews. Sally Mugabe was his niece. He was an Anglican.

Death and burial

He died at 86 years and was buried in London.