Samuel Kweku Obodai

Samuel Obodai is a chemist and Ghanaian politician. He was the Member of parliament for the Agona West constituency in the 5th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana.[1][2]

Hon.

Samuel Kweku Obodai
ConstituencyAgona West
Member of Parliament
In office
7 January 2009 – 6 January 2013
PresidentJohn Atta Mills
Personal details
Born (1960-04-29) 29 April 1960
Nationality Ghanaian
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Cape Coast
OccupationChemist

Early life and education

Obodai was born on 29 April 1960. His hometown is Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region of Ghana. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a diploma in education from the University of Cape Coast in 1987. In 2008, he obtained a Master's of Arts in Democratic Governance and Leadership also from the University of Cape Coast.[1]

Career

Obodai is a chemist by profession. He has worked with Major & Co Manufacturing Company Limited.[1]

Politics

He represented the Agona West constituency as the Member of Parliament in the Fifth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.[1][3][2] In 2000, Mr. Obodai who stood for the Ghanaian general elections was chosen over Samuel Oppong of the National Democratic Congress, Kojo Anan of the National Reform Party, Mathew Caurie of the Convention People's Party, Abu Hamid Wanzam of the People's National Convention and Joseph Archibald Ankrah who also stood for the People's National Convention. Samuel emerged as winner with 21,233 votes which is equivalent to 57.50% of the votes. The NDC parliamentary candidate had 13,784 votes which represents 36.90%. Anan had 988 votes which is 2.60%. Mathew Caurie came 4th with 679 votes which is comparable to 1.80%. The two PNC parliamentary candidates Wanzam and Ankrah had 430 votes which is 1.20% and 0 votes respectively.[4] Even though Obodai hopes to return to parliament, the NPP's National Vetting Committee has been petitioned to disqualify him. The Petitioner Samuel Krankye said in a letter to the committee that Obodai has not contributed to any program of the party.[5]

Personal life

Obodai is married with four children. He is a Christian and worships with the Church of Pentecost.[1]

References
  1. "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Asare Kofi (Dr.)". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  2. "Petitioner wants former MP Kweku Obodai disqualified". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  3. "Results Parliamentary Elections". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  4. "Parliament: Central Region". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  5. "Petitioner wants Former MP Kweku Obodai disqualified". GhanaWeb. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
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