Yilo Krobo (Ghana parliament constituency)
The Yilo Krobo constituency is in the Eastern region of Ghana. The current member of Parliament for the constituency is Albert Tetteh Nyakotey.[1] He was elected on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and won a majority of 4,687 votes more than candidate closest in the race, to win the constituency election to become the MP.[2] He had represented the constituency in the 4th Republican parliament.
| Yilo Krobo | |
|---|---|
| constituency for the Parliament of Ghana | |
 | |
| District | Yilo Krobo District |
| Region | Eastern Region of Ghana |
| Current constituency | |
| Party | National Democratic Congress (NDC) |
| MP | Albert Tetteh Nyakotey |
On 21 January 2012, Raymond Tawiah lost the chance to represent the constituency for the third time. He was replaced by Kofi Amoatey who defeated the incumbent in the Primaries. On 7 December 2012 Kofi Amoatey standing on the ticket of the ruling National Democratic Congress, polled 26,581 votes representing 60.36% of valid votes cast to beat his closest rival Christian Kofi Tettey of the opposition New Patriotic Party who only managed 14,510 representing 32.95% despite having attempted to capture the seat in the last 5 parliamentary elections.[3]
Members of Parliament
| First elected | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Daniel Tekpertey[1] | National Democratic Congress |
| 2000 | ||
| 2004 | Raymond Tawiah Abraham[1] | National Democratic Congress |
| 2008 | ||
| 2012 | Kofi Amoatey[1] | National Democratic Congress |
| 2016 | ||
| 2020 | Albert Tetteh Nyakotey[1] | National Democratic Congress |
References
- FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Yilo Krobo Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/election2008/election.results.parliamentary.php
- FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Yilo Krobo Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 5 February 2021.