Alexander Akwasi Acquah[1] (born 8 December 1974) is a Ghanaian politician who is a member of the New Patriotic Party and a member of parliament for the Akim Oda constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[2]He hails from Akim Oda and a christian by religion.
Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah | |
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| Member of Parliament for Akim Oda | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | William Quaitoo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Akwasi Acquah 8 December 1974 Akim Oda, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Committees | Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee
Government Assurance Committee Health Committee |
Early life and education edit
Akwasi was born on 8 December 1974[3] and hails from Akim Oda. He holds Masters Degree in Peace and Security in 2020.[4][5] He also had his Diploma in Political Reporting in 2000.[2]
Career edit
Akwasi was the Chief executive officer of the Community Hospitals Group.[2][6] He is an entrepreneur and a business analyst.[7]He worked with the National Health Insurance Scheme as it public relation Officer.[8]
Politics edit
Akwasi is a member of the New Patriotic Party.[6][9] He is currently the Member of Parliament for Akim Oda Constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[10]
2020 election edit
In the 2020 Ghanaian general elections, he won the parliament seat with 25,380 votes making 79.45% of the total votes cast whilst the NDC parliamentary candidate Jones Asante had 6,262 votes making 19.60% of the total votes cast and the GUM parliamentary candidate Madam Lucy Ansah had 301 making 0.94% of the total votes cast.[11][12]
Committees edit
Akwasi is the Vice Chairperson of the Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee;[13] a member of the Government Assurance Committee and also a member of Health Committee.[2]
Personal life edit
Akwasi is a Christian.[4] And has a child called Shiloh Jason Marfo
Philanthropy edit
In April 2022, he gave pieces of GTP wax prints to about 180 elderly men and women in his constituency during the Easter celebrations.[14]
In October 2022, he presented medical equipment to four health facilities in the Akim Oda Constituency.[15][16]
In November 2022, he presented 100,000 cedis to aid in the renovation of the Akyem Oda Municipal park.[17] He also donated mathematical sets to JHS students in his constituency.[18][19]
In January 2023, he honored 31 workers and 17 'professionals' in the Akim Oda Constituency.[20]
References edit
- ^ "Alexander Akwasi Acquah". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ a b c d "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament Of Ghana. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "Acquah, Akwasi Alexander". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ a b "Acquah, Akwasi Alexander". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "PROFILE: Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah". Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ a b "Akwasi Acquah Launches Health Insurance For Delegates". DailyGuide Network. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ Otoo, Lilipearl Baaba (2020-09-10). "Feature: Entrepreneurship Bulletin with Alexander Akwasi Acquah (AAA)". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Akim Oda MP Appointed As Deputy Health Minister". Ahenkanfmonline.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Akwasi Acquah Launches Health Insurance For Delegates". DailyGuide Network. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "PROFILE: Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah". Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Election 2020: NPP's Alexander Akwasi Acquah tops Eastern Region with over 79%". GhanaWeb. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Akim Oda Constituency Results - Election 2020". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Politics not money-making venture – Akwasi Acquah counsels youth". GhanaWeb. 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Alexander Akwasi Acquah Donates To 180 Aged People In His Constituency". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Oda MP supports 4 health facilities". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Oda MP supports 4 health facilities". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "Akyem Oda Constituency MP Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah has donated an amount of Gh100,000 Cedis for the renovation of Akyem Oda Municipal park. – Ghananews247". Archived from the original on 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ raskorsa (2022-10-12). "Akyem Oda MP Hon Alexander Akwasi Acquah has donated Mathematical sets to final year JHS students in Akyem Oda". Ghananews247. Archived from the original on 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Akim Oda MP donates 1680 mathematical sets to BECE candidates". GhanaDistricts. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ^ "MP honours 31 public sector workers, professionals". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
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