Samuel Kwadwo Amoako
Samuel Kwadwo Amoako (born 20 March 1943) is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the 5th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana. He was once the member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa North constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1] He is a member of the New Patriotic Party.
Hon. Samuel Kwadwo Amoako | |
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| Member of Ghana Parliament for Akim Abuakwa North Constituency | |
| In office 7 January 2008 – 6 January 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Joseph B. Danquah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1943 Kukurantumi-Akim, Eastern Region Ghana) |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Howard University Columbia University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lecturer |
Early Life and education
Samuel Kwadwo Amoako was born on 20 March 1943 in Kukurantumi-Akim in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[2] He attended Howard University in Washington DC, Columbia University in New York all in the year 1986.[1]
Career
Amoako was a lecturer at City University of New York.[1]
Politics
Amoako was first elected into parliament on the ticket of NPP during the December 2008 Ghanaian General Elections as member of parliament for Akim Abuakwa North constituency.[1]
He obtained 14,820 votes out of the 25,071 valid votes cast representing 59.10%.[1] He however lost his party's parliamentary primaries in 2012 to Joseph Boakye Danquah Adu.
Personal life
Amoako is married with six children. He is a Christian and a member of the Methodist church.[1]
References
- "Welcome to Ghana Members of Parliament Website". ghanamps.com. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- "Google Maps World Gazetteer | maplandia.com". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 3 July 2020.