John Kweku Danso (born 27 September 1944) is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the first Parliament of the fourth Republic representing the Sefwi-Wiawso constituency in the Western Region of Ghana. He represented the National Democratic Congress.
John Kwaku Danso | |
|---|---|
| MP for Sefwi-Wiawso | |
| In office 7 January 1993 – 6 January 1997 | |
| President | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1944 Sefwi-Wiawso, Western Region Gold Coast (now Ghana) |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Coast |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher |
Early life and education edit
John Kweku Danso was born on 27 September 1957 at Sefwi-Wiawso in the Western Region of Ghana. He attended the University of Cape Coast and obtained his Bachelor of Art.[1]
Politics edit
John Kweku Danso was first elected into Parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress for the Sefwi-Wiawso constituency in the Western Region of Ghana during the 1992 Ghanaian General Elections.[2] He was defeated by Isaac Kobina Nyame-Ofori in the 1996 Parliamentary primaries. He won in the general elections with 43,738 votes out of the 100% valid votes cast representing 61.90% over Kwasi Blay of the New Patriotic Party who polled 12,625 votes representing 17.90%.[3][4]
Career edit
Prior to being a former member of parliament for the Sefwi-Wiawso constituency in the Western Region of Ghana, he also is a teacher by profession.[1]
Personal life edit
Kweku is a Christian by faith.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992–1996
- ^ "Elected Parliamentarians - 1992 Elections". Archived from the original on 12 January 2011.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Parliament – Sefwi Wiawso Constituency Election 1996 Results". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results – Sefwi Wiawso Constituency". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 9 February 2021.