Abena Durowaa Mensah (born 21 June 1977) is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the New Patriotic Party. She was the member of parliament for Assin North Constituency.[1][2][3]
Hon. Abena Durowaa Mensah MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Assin North Constituency | |
| In office 7 January 2017 – 6 January 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | James Gyakye Quayson |
| President | Nana Akuffo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abena Durowaa Mensah 27 June 1977 Assin Kushea, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Ghana Insurance College, CIM - UK, Christian Service University College |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Manager |
Early life and education
editMensah was born on 21 June 1977 in Assin Kushea in the Central Region of Ghana. She holds a Diploma in Insurance from Ghana Insurance College, a professional Certificate in Marketing (CIM - UK ), and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Christian Service University College.[4][5]
Career
editMensah was the Manager for Esich Life Assurance in Sunyani.[5]
Politics
editMensah is a member of the New Patriotic Party.[6] She was the Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency from 2017 to 2021.[5]
2016 elections
editIn the 2016 Ghanaian general elections, she won the Assin North Constituency parliamentary seat with 15,553 votes making 56.8% of the total votes cast whilst the NDC parliamentary candidate Samuel Ambre had 10,751 votes making 39.2% of the total votes cast, the PPP parliamentary candidate Isaac Manu had 979 votes making 3.6% of the total votes cast and the CPP parliamentary candidate Sanni Mahama had 115 votes making 0.4% of the total votes cast.[7]
2020 elections
editIn the 2020 Ghanaian general election, she lost the Assin North Constituency seat to the NDC parliamentary candidate James Gyakye Quayson.[8] She had 14,193 votes making 44.79% of the total votes cast.[9][10]
Personal life
editMensah is married with two children. She identifies as a Christian.[5]
References
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- ^ "Assin North MP Commissions 8-Seater Toilet Facility". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ^ Ghana, ICT Dept. Office of Parliament. "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament Of Ghana. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ^ "Abena Durowaa Mensah, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ^ a b c d "Mensah, Abena Durowaa". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "I will win hands down even against Asiedu Nketia - Assin North NPP parliamentary candidate - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ FM, Peace. "2016 Election - Assin North Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ Anim, Kwadwo (2020-12-08). "Assin North NPP MP loses seat to NDC parliamentary candidate — Kasapa102.5FM". Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ Boakye, Edna Agnes (2022-10-27). "I can't comment on Assin North MP case now – Bagbin". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "Assin North – Election Data Center – The Ghana Report". Retrieved 2022-11-25.