Michael Teye Nyuanu

Michael Nyuanu Teye (June 13, 1955) was a member of the Second, Third and Fourth parliament of the Fourth Republic for the Lower Manya constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He is also known as MTN.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Hon.

Michael Nyuanu Teye
Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Constituency
In office
7 January 2005 – 6 January 2009
PresidentJohn Agyekum Kufuor
Preceded byIncumbent
Succeeded byEbenezer Okletey Terlabi
Personal details
Born (1955-06-13) 13 June 1955
Manya Kpogunor
NationalityGhanaian 
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
Childrenfour
Alma materGhana Institute of Management and Public Administration, GIMPA
OccupationBusiness man (Transport)
ProfessionAccounts Officer

Personal life

Nyuanu Teye is married with four children. He is a devoted Christian and fellowships as a Baptist.[7]

Early life and Education

Nyaunu Teye was born on 13 June 1955 in Manya Kpogunor in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

He attended Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and had a post-graduate certificate in Business Administration in 2001. He also had his Executive Masters in Governance and Leadership from GIMPA.[7]

Career

He is an Account Officer by profession and he also owns a transport business (self-employed).[7] He was also the Deputy Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament.[8]

Politics

In 1996, He was first elected into Parliament with 24,763 votes out of the 30,963 valid votes cast representing 59.50% over his opponents Kodjiku Lawerence Kpabitey an NPP member, Robert Kwesi Nartey a PNC member, Samuel Terlabie a CPP member and John Tetteh Akuerter an EGLE member who polled 5,718 votes, 482 votes, 0 vote and 0 vote respectively.[9]

He was elected on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress and won a majority of 4,697 votes more than candidate closest in the race, to win the constituency election to become the MP.[10] He won by attaining 53.00%. He contested with four other candidates from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Convention People's Party (CPP), National Reform Party (NRP), and People's National Convention (PNC). Henry Derma Narh of the NPP polled 9,291 votes. CPP's representative Mr. Accam emerged third with a total votes of 1,600. Thomas Narh Batsa of the NRP attained 1,062 and Robert Nartey of the PNC had 361 votes. Their votes were equivalent to 35.50%, 6.10%,4.10% and 1.40% respectively.[11] He was also part of the 2nd parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana(1997).[7]

In the 2004 Elections, He polled 18,571 votes out of the 35,248 valid votes cast representing 52.70% over his opponents Mrs Difie Agyarko Kusi an NPP member, Anim Amartey Francis Cecil a IND member, Emmanuel Kwame Adjei Okrah a CPP member, Robert Nartey Kwesi a PNC member and Cecilia Kosi Akuerter a EGLE member who polled 15,228 votes, 704 votes, 286 votes, 238 votes and 221 votes respectively.[12]

He was also part of the former Vice President campaign team.[1] He was suspended by the NDC in the Lower Manya Krobo constituency for misconduct along with three other party members in the constituency. He also contested as an independent parliamentary candidate in the 2012 elections after forfeiting his membership of the NDC.[13][14][15][16]

References
  1. "Krobos cannot trust NPP - Michael Teye Nyaunu". www.ghanaweb.com. 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  2. Adjorlolo, Ruth Abla. "Teye Nyaunu seeks a return into NDC". www.gbcghana.com. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  3. "Teye Nyaunu Was Taught A Bitter Electoral Lesson By Delegates, Gen Mosquito". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  4. "Demo hits Michael Teye Nyaunu". MyJoyOnline.com. 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  5. "Teye Nyaunu stages comeback for Lower Manya Krobo seat". MyJoyOnline.com. 2015-09-04. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  6. Starrfmonline (2017-08-09). "Sawyerr's attacks on Amidu disappointing – Teye Nyaunu". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  7. "Welcome to Ghana Members of Parliament Website". ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  8. "Former Lower Manya mp out of ndc primaries". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  9. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Lower Manya Krobo Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  10. "Results Parliamentary Elections". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  11. "Parliament: Eastern Region". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
  12. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2004 Results - Lower Manya Krobo Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  13. "Lower Manya NDC suspends Teye Nyaunu". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  14. "Demo hits Michael Teye Nyaunu". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  15. "Teye-Nyaunu lose Lower Manya to Terlarbi". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  16. "NDC Sacks Teye Nyaunu". DailyGuide Network. 2017-02-21. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
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