Ebenezer Kobina Fosu

Ebenezer Kobina Fosu (born 6 May 1952) is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the 2nd parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana representing Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Constituency under the membership of the National Democratic Congress[1][2]

Ebenezer Kobina Fosu
Mp for Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Constituency
In office
7 January 1997 – 6 January 2001
PresidentJerry John Rawlings
Personal details
Born6 May 1952
Alma materUniversity of Ghana
OccupationLawyer

Early life

Ebenezer was born in Breman Jamra in the Central Region of Ghana. He obtained his Diploma and Bachelor of Law degrees in Law from the University of Ghana, Legon. He worked as a Barrister before going into politics.[3]

Political career

Ebenezer was first elected into parliament on 7 January 1997 after he emerged winner at the 1996 Ghanaian General Elections. He defeated Paul Collins Appia-Ofori of the New Patriotic Party after he obtained 47.50% total valid votes cast which is equivalent to 19,523 votes while his opposition obtained 33.20% which is equivalent to 13,641 votes. He lost his seat at the 2000 Ghanaian General Elections after being defeated by Paul C. Appiah Ofori who obtained 51.90% of the total valid votes cast which is equivalent to 16,225 votes while Ebenezer obtained 43.40% which is equivalent to 13,559 votes.[4]

References
  1. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  2. "Six in hot contest at Asikuma Odoben Brakwa". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  3. Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992-1996. Ghana Publishing Corporation. 1993. p. 197.
  4. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2000 Results - Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-10-07.


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