Austin Akufo Gamey

Austin Akufo Gamey is a Ghanaian Politician and member of parliament who represented the North Tongu constituency under the membership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[1]

Austin Akufo Gamey
Member of Parliament for North Tongu
In office
7 January 1997 – 6 January 2001
PresidentJerry John Rawlings
Parliamentary groupNational Democratic Congress
Personal details
Born26 October 1949
OccupationPolitician, Mediator

Early life

Austin was born on 26 October 1949 in the Volta region of Ghana. He obtained his certificate in Preventive and Professional Coaching in Mediation from Mediation Training Institute International.[2] He then decided to go into politics in 1992.

Political career

Austin represented North Tongu constituency in the 2nd parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana. He was elected on 7 January 1997 after he was pronounced winner at the 1996 Ghanaian general elections having defeated Patience Ami Ameku who was independent and Alexander Avor of the Convention People's Party. He claimed 54.10% of the total valid votes cast which is equivalent to 43,639 votes while his oppositions obtained 24.00% which is equivalent to 19,388 votes and 1.90% which is equivalent to 1,554 votes respectively.[3] His term ended on 6 January 2001.

Personal life

He is a Christian and still alive.[4]

References
  1. Daily, Adr (2018-04-09). "Austin Akufo Gamey- A Legend in ADR Professional Practice". ADRDAILY.com. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  2. "Clarity must be brought to bear on President's actions - Austin Gamey on Domelevo's accumulated leave". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-07-08. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  3. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - North Tongu Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  4. Daily, Adr (2018-04-09). "Austin Akufo Gamey- A Legend in ADR Professional Practice". ADRDAILY.com. Retrieved 2020-10-18.


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