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Rita Agyeman-Budu
High Court Judge, Women's Rights Advocate
About Rita Agyeman-Budu
Rita Agyeman-Budu was a High Court judge and president of the Ghana chapter of the International Association of Women Judges. She was born Rita Amaku Ayiku in Kumasi on 19 September 1960 and died in July 2025 at the age of 64.
Her father, from Big Ada, was a chief telecommunications inspector and her mother a trader from Adansi Fomena. She went to Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School and was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.
She rose to the High Court bench and led the Ghana chapter of the International Association of Women Judges, which works for gender equality in the courts. She married Kwame Agyeman-Budu in 1984 and they had three sons; the eldest, Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, is dean of the GIMPA law school.
Frequently asked questions about Rita Agyeman-Budu
How old was Rita Agyeman-Budu at death?
Rita Agyeman-Budu died on July 18, 2025, aged 64. Rita Agyeman-Budu was born on September 19, 1960.
What was Rita Agyeman-Budu known for?
Rita Agyeman-Budu was a High Court Judge, Women's Rights Advocate.
What was Rita Agyeman-Budu's nationality?
Rita Agyeman-Budu was Ghanaian.
Where did Rita Agyeman-Budu study?
Rita Agyeman-Budu studied at Ghana School of Law Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) University of Ghana Yaa Asantewaa Girls' Secondary School Bantama Methodist Kg/Primary School St. John's University School of Law.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Rita Agyeman-Budu
- Date of Birth
- 19 September 1960
- Date of Death
- 18 July 2025
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Ashanti
- Religion
- Christian
Education
- Ghana School of Law
- Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School
- University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC)
- University of Ghana
- Yaa Asantewaa Girls' Secondary School
- Bantama Methodist Kg/Primary School
- St. John's University School of Law
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Sources & References
- "Rita Agyeman-Budu". Wikipedia.
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