Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer

Thomas Mends Kodwo-Mercer (also known as T. M. Kodwo Mercer 1913 – 2003) was a Ghanaian diplomat. He was the first Black African from the Gold Coast (currently Ghana) 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 was his nephew. He was an Anglican.

Death and burial
He died at 86 years and was buried in London.