Grace Addo (born 24 December 1960) is a Ghanaian politician. She was a member of the Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. She represented the Manso-Nkwanta constituency and is a member of the New Patriotic Party.[1][2]
Grace Addo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Manso-Nkwanta | |
| In office 7 January 2013 – 6 January 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 24, 1960 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Education, Winneba |
Early years and education edit
Addo was born on 24 December 1960 at Asarekrom in the Ashanti Region. She holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Education, Winneba.[3]
Career edit
Prior to becoming a member of the Parliament of Ghana in 2012. She worked as a tutor at Ejuraman Anglican School.[1]
Politics edit
Addo was the former New Patriotic Party member of parliament representative for Manso-Nkwanta constituency.[4][5][6] In 2012, she contested in the General Elections and won. She garnered 29, 500 votes which represents 77.03% of the total votes cast and hence defeated the other contestants including Alex Kwame Bonsu, Seth Amakye and Rita Fosuah.[7] In 2016, she lost in the New Patriotic Party parliamentary elections and hence did not get the chance to represent the party in the 2016 Ghanaian General Elections.[8][9] In 2020, she again lost in the New Patriotic Party parliamentary elections.[10]
Personal life edit
Addo is a Christian. She is married with three children.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Addo, Grace (Ms)". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ Ghana, News (10 November 2012). "Amansie West MP Exposed!". Retrieved 2020-01-25.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Ghana Parliament member Grace Addo (Ms)". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ "Former MP Grace Addo initiates moves at Manso Nkwanta seat". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ Quaye, Samuel. "Former MP confident of victory in Manso-Nkwanta NPP primaries". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ "Amansie West NPP Primaries: Aspirant pledges to provide sustainable jobs for constituents - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-02-28. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2012 Results - Manso Nkwanta Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ^ "NPP primaries: Manso Nkwanta delegates reject incumbent MP's defeat". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2015-06-21. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ "Increase in female MPs generates mixed reactions". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ "NPP Big Guns Fall 7 Ministers Out!". DailyGuide Network. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2022-08-23.