Francis Gyafiiry Korbieh
Francis Gyafiiry Korbieh is a Ghanaian politician and member of the 2nd parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana representing Jirapa Constituency under the membership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[1]
Francis G. Korbieh | |
|---|---|
| Member of parliament for Jirapa Constituency | |
| In office 7 January 1993 – 6 January 2001 | |
| President | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1950 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Judge, Lawyer |
Early life
Korbieh was born 20 December 1950 in the Upper West region of Ghana. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Law from University of Ghana, Legon. He then decided to further his studies at Ghana School of Law to become a Barrister at Law. He worked as a lawyer for years and later became a judge.[2]
Political career
Francis was elected into the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana on 7 Janauary 1993 after he was pronounced winner at the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election held on 29 December 1992.[3]
He was elected on 7 January 1997 to represent his constituency at the 2nd parliament of the 4th republic after he emerged winner at the 1996 Ghanaian General Elections. He defeated Kumbal Columbus Tikure of the New Patriotic Party and Michael Zu of the People's National Convention. He obtained 59.60% of the total valid votes which is equivalent to 17,555 votes while his oppositions obtained 5.40% which is equivalent to 1,582 votes and 4.60% which is equivalent to 1,342 votes.[4] His tenure ended on 6 January 2001.
Personal life
He is a Christian.
References
- Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992-1996. Ghana Publishing Corporation. 1993. p. 235.
- "Ghana: Ghana Law Reform Committee". dx.doi.org. 1992-01-01. doi:10.14217/9781848594920-9-en. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992-1996. Ghana Publishing Corporation. 1993. p. 353.
- FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Jirapa Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-10-16.