Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana and the Eight Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Mampong Constituency in the Ashanti Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.[1] He is currently the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.[2][3][4][5]
Hon. Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong | |
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| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Mampong Constituency | |
| Majority | yes |
| Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (Political and Economic) | |
| President | Nana Akuffo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong 8 January 1958 Mampong, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Spouse | yes |
| Children | three |
| Alma mater | University of Westminster, London |
| Occupation | Consultant |
| Profession | Consultant |
| Committees | Special Budget Committee, Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee |
Early life and education edit
Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong was born on January 8, 1958, in Mampong in the Ashanti Region. He holds a post graduate diploma in Housing Management from the University of Westminster, London.[6] He underwent his undergraduate studies at the University of Ghana where he attained a B.A.(Hons) Degree. He also has an advanced executive certificate from the Graduate School of Governance and Leadership in Accra, Ghana. Ampratwum-Sarpong is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and the Institute of Directors in the United Kingdom.[1][7]
Career edit
Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong was the Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry from 2006 to 2009 and also the executive director of the Ghana-India Business Network, Accra.[6] He is the Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in Parliament.[8][9] Before his move into politics, Ampratwum-Sarpong was the divisional service manager at Hanover in Hackney Ltd, UK from 2002 to 2005. From 1991 to 2002 at the London Brough of Hackney, UK, he was also the divisional service manager. From 1990 to 1991 he was the senior administration officer at the London Brough of Lambeth, UK.[1]
Politics edit
He is a member of the New Patriotic Party and the member of parliament for the Mampong Constituency.[10][11] He won the parliamentary seat for the Mampong Constituency during the 2016 elections with 36,532 votes out of the 48,085 valid votes cast. Mohammed Kojo Aboasu of National Democratic Congress, Rebecca Otum of People's Patriotic Party, Osei Kofi Edward Adepa of United Front Party, Ahmed Ibraham Saleh of People's National Convention, Christopher Adansi Bona of Convention People's Party, and Richmond Akuoko of Great Consolidated People's Party were the other aspirants.[6][12] He again won the parliamentary seat for the Mampong Constituency during the 2020 elections with 36,159 votes making 69.8% of the valid votes cast. Frank Amoakohene of National Democratic Congress had 14,070 votes making 27.2% of the total votes cast whiles Bright Adomako, an Independent candidate had 1,576 votes making 3% of the total votes cast.[13]
Committees edit
He is a member of the Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee and also a member of the Special Budget Committee.[1]
Personal life edit
He is married with three children. Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong identifies as a Christian.[6] He likes fishing, watching football, reading and listening to classical music.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament Of Ghana. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER, HONOURABLE KWAKU AMPRATWUM-SARPONG BIDS FAREWELL TO OUTGOING AMBASSADOR OF THE PHILIPPINES TO GHANA, H.E. MS. SHIRLEY HO-VICARIO – Ministry Of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration". Ministry Of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "Implementation of ECOWAS protocols relevant – Kwaku Sarpong". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Asare, Fred Quame (2022-05-06). "Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister calls for action to curb insurgency in West Africa – MyJoyOnline.com". myjoyonline. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Nartey, Laud (2022-03-03). "Economic prosperity can't be achieved without peace and security – Dep Foreign Affairs Minister". 3NEWS. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ a b c d "Ghana MPs – MP Details – Ampratwum, Sarpong Kwaku". GhanaMps. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ^ a b "Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (Political & Economic) – Ministry Of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration". Ministry Of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "Gov't being proactive with US talks over Gitmo Two – MP". Citi FM Online. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ^ "'Don't treat Ghanaian migrants as criminals'". Graphic Online. 2019-02-06. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ^ "Profile of Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister-designate, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Effah, Evans (2022-05-19). "NPP will lose if elections are held today – Dep. Foreign Affairs Minister". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ "Parliament – Ashanti Region Election 2016 Results". Peace FM. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ^ FM, Peace. "2020 Election – Mampong Constituency Results". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 2022-08-19.