 After elementary school he entered Mfantsipim School in 1925 and later left in 1928 to join Achimota School where he completed his secondary education in 1933.He served in various capacities at the Abuakwa State College and was made the school's Vice Principal and later Principal from 1944 to 1947.Later in 1947, he left for Ireland and entered Trinity College Dublin where he obtained his B.A degree in law and a diploma in public administration.