Henry Yiadom Boakye (born 12 May 1969) is a Ghanaian politician who currently serves as the Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency.[1][2][3]
Hon Henry Yiadom Boakye | |
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| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Akwatia Constituency | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
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| Born | Henry Yiadom Boakye 12 May 1969 Akwatia |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Committees | Youth, Sports and Culture Committee, Privileges Committee |
Early life and education edit
Boakye was born and hails from Akwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He obtained his Diploma in Engineering in the year 1989.[4][5][6]
Career edit
Boakye is the Founder and chief executive officer of Okoyo Foundation.[7] He is also working now as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.[8][9]
Political life edit
Boakye contested and won the NDC parliamentary primaries for Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[10] Henry Yiadom Boakye won again in the 2020 Ghanaian general elections on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress with 19,899 votes (51.5%) to join the Eighth (8th) Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana against Ernest Kumi of the New Patriotic Party who had 18,742 votes (48.5).[11][12][13][14][15]
Committees edit
Boakye is a member of the Youth, Sports and Culture Committee. He is also a member of the Privileges Committee of the Eighth (8th) Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.[16][17]
Personal life edit
References edit
- ^ Boakye, Edna Agnes; Kanarku, Neil Nii (8 December 2020). "E/R: NDC regains two seats lost to NPP in 2016 polls". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "We voted 'skirt and blouse' - Akwatia NPP supporters". My Joy Online. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Ansah, Kojo (8 December 2020). "NDC recaptures Akwatia seat; Dumelo loses AWW". Star FM. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Boakye, Yiadom Henry". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "PROFILE: Hon. Henry Yiadom Boakye". Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ GNA. "Okoyo wins Akwatia NDC primaries | News Ghana". NewsGhana. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Boakye, Yiadom Henry". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ GNA. "Okoyo wins Akwatia NDC primaries | News Ghana". NewsGhana. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Akwatia Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Akwatia Constituency Results - Election 2020". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ mybrytfmonline (8 December 2020). "NPP Loses Akwatia Parliamentary Seat to NDC". Bryt FM. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ Ntiamoah, Enoch Siaw (8 December 2020). "NDC recaptures Akwatia seat; Dumelo loses in Ayawaso -". Ghananewsexpress. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ MyNewsGH (18 October 2019). "Retiring NPP MP backs Minister as his successor". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "PROFILE: Hon. Henry Yiadom Boakye". Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Boakye, Yiadom Henry". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "PROFILE: Hon. Henry Yiadom Boakye". Retrieved 30 August 2022.
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