Kwaku Agyenim-Boateng (born 1 November 1972) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Berekum West constituency in the Bono Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.[1][2]
Hon. Kwaku Agyenim-Boateng | |
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| Member of Parliament for Berekum West constituency | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
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| Born | Kwaku Agyenim-Boateng 1 November 1972 Jinijini, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Legal Service Consultant |
| Committees | Employment, Social Welfare and State Enterprises Committee; Poverty Reduction Strategy Committee |
Education edit
He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Planning from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 1997. He pursued his Masters of Science in Public Policy and Management at the University of London in 2008.[3] He also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Law from the Anglia Ruskin University, in UK 2004 and L.L.B. (GIMPA) in 2014.[3]
Early life edit
Boateng was born on 1 November 1972, in the town of Jinijini in the Bono Region, then Brong Ahafo Region.[3]
Political career edit
Boateng is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).[4] He was first elected into Parliament in January 2009 after he emerged winner in the 2008 Ghanaian General Election. He was then re-elected into the 6th and 7th Parliament. He defeated his opposition with 56.33% of the total valid votes after the 2016 Ghanaian general election.[3] He again won the 2020 Ghanaian general elections with 11,245 votes making 47% of the total votes cast whilst the NDC parliamentary candidate Dickson Kyere-Duah had 10,296 votes making 43% of the total votes cast and an Independent candidate Derrick Obeng Mensah had 2,395 votes making 10% of the total votes cast.[5] He was the former Deputy Minister for Railways Development.[6][7]
Committees edit
He is a member of the Employment, Social Welfare and State Enterprises Committee and also a member of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Committee.[8]
Employment edit
Boateng worked as a development planner and a Legal Service Consultant from1998 to 2008.[8]
Personal life edit
Boateng is a Christian.[8]
Philanthropy edit
In January 2020, he commissioned a maternity ward and donated medical items for the Nkyekyemamu Health Center in the Berekum West District. He also presented hospital beds, weighing machine, office chairs, television etc to Amankwokwa Community-based Health Planning and Services.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Ghana MPs – List of MPs". GhanaMps. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ "NPP clears 26 for Bono Region parliamentary primaries – MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ a b c d "Ghana MPs – MP Details – Boateng, Kwaku Agyenim". GhanaMps. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ "NPP Polling Stations Registration: Berekum West members accuse executives of registering their favorites – MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ FM, Peace. "2020 Election – Berekum West Constituency Results". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Govt to overhaul rail lines — Deputy Railways Minister". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2017-11-17). "Residents along Tema-Akosombo rail line will be 'protected' – Gov't". Citi 97.3 FM – Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ a b c "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Berekum West MP commissions maternity ward for Nkyekyemamu community". GhanaWeb. 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2022-11-14.