Stephen Michael Essuah Kofi Ackah

Stephen Michael Essuah Kofi Ackah is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Suaman Constituency in the Western Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.[1][2]

Stephen Michael Essuah Kofi Ackah
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Suaman Constituency
In office
7 January 2005 – 6 January 2021
Preceded byConstituency split
Succeeded byJoseph Betino
Personal details
Born (1950-09-22) 22 September 1950
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
Alma mater

Early life and education

Ackah hails from Suaman-Dadieso in the Western region. He had his post secondary teacher training at Wesley College, Kumasi and proceeded to the Specialist Training College (STC), Winneba where he obtained his diploma. He earned his Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Physical Education from the University of Education, Winneba in 2000, and had his Executive Masters in Governance and Leadership (EMGL) Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in 2000.[2]

Career

He worked at the Ghana Education Service GES) as an Assistant Director and as a tutor at Ejisuman Senior High School.[1][2]

Politics

Ackah entered parliament on 7 January 2005 representing the Suaman constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Party. He has remained in parliament for four consecutive parliamentary terms.[3][4][5]

In parliament, he has served on various committees, including the Subsidiary Legislation Committee, the Local Government and Rural Development Committee, the Youth, Sports and Culture Committee, and the Special Budget Committee.[4]

Personal life

Ackah is married with three children. He is a Christian who fellowships at Methodist.[1]

References
  1. "Ghana MPs - List of MPs". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. UKGCC (11 July 2018). "HON. STEPHEN MICHAEL ESSUAH KOFI ACKAH". UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  3. "HON. STEPHEN MICHAEL ESSUAH KOFI ACKAH". UKGCC. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  4. "HON. STEPHEN MICHAEL ESSUAH KOFI ACKAH". Parliament of Ghana. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  5. "Ghana Election suaman Constituency Results". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
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