Gilman Appiah Kwaku (born 7 July 1939) is a Ghanaian politician and a teacher. He served as member of the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana for Mpraeso constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1][2]
Hon. Gilman Appiah Kwaku | |
|---|---|
| Member of parliament for Mpraeso constituency | |
| In office 7 January 1993 – 7 January 1997 | |
| President | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Succeeded by | Francis Osafo Mensah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 July 1939 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | Wesley College |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Educator |
Early life and education
editGilman Appiah Kwaku was born on July 7, 1939. He attended Wesley College and obtained his Geography Specialist Certificate in Geography.[2]
Politics
editKwaku was elected during the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election as member of the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. He lost the seat in 1996 Ghanaian general election to Francis Osafo Mensah of the New Patriotic Party who won with 14,906 votes making 41% of the total votes cast that year. He defeated Mike Kwabena Sakyi-Akyeampo of the National Democratic Congress who polled 11,574 votes representing 32.60% of the share, Joseph Mensah of the National Convention Party(NCP) who polled 702 votes representing 2.00% of the share and Samuel Osafo Asante of the Convention People's Party (CPP) who polled 542 votes representing 1.50% of the share.[3][4][5]
Career
editKwaku is a former member of parliament of Mpraeso constituency from 7 January 1993 to 7 January 1997.
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ghana MPs - List of 2013 - 2017 (6th Parliament) MPs". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992-1996.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Mpraeso Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1992 Results - Mpraeso Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ Ephson, Ben (1992). Elections '92.