Joseph Appiah Boateng (affectionately known as JAB1)[1] is a Ghanaian politician and member of the National Democratic Congress. He is the member of parliament for Afram Plains South in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[2][3][4][5]
Hon Joseph Appiah Boateng | |
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| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Afram Plains South | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Osei-Owusu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Appiah Boateng 24 August 1975 Obo Kwahu, Ghana |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | Australia Nursing College |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Architect |
| Committees | Government Assurance Committee, Environment, Science and Technology Committee |
Early life and education
editJoseph was born on 4 August 1975 in Obo-Kwahu in the Eastern region. He had Diploma in Nursing at the Australia Nursing College in 2008–2011 in Paramatta.[6] He also had his Post-Graduate in Strategic Management in 2020.[2]
Politics
editHe is a member of National Democratic Congress.[7] He was a committee member of Selection, Lands and Forestry.[6] In 2016, Joseph opted out of the parliamentary race after a court granted a motion by Dickson Adjei Danso that he should be prevented due to a criminal case against Joseph.[8]
2012 election
editIn the 2012 Ghanaian general election, he won the Afram Plains South Constituency parliamentary seat with 14,946 votes making 61.46% of the total votes cast whilst the NPP parliamentary candidate Adongo Anthony had 7,348 votes making 30.22% of the total votes cast, an Independent parliamentary candidate Ahaligah Rapahel Kofi had 1,814 votes making 7.46% of the total votes cast and the CPP parliamentary candidate Darfour Janet had 209 votes making 0.86% of the total votes cast.[9]
2020 election
editIn the 2020 Ghanaian general election, he won the Afram Plains South Constituency parliamentary seat with 18,246 votes making 66.24% of the total votes cast whilst the NPP parliamentary candidate Willie Horr had 9,300 votes making 33.76% of the total votes cast.[10][11][12]
Committees
editHe is a member of the Government Assurance Committee and also a member of the Environment, Science and Technology Committee.[2]
Employment
editJoseph is a development worker/architect/quantity surveyor.[7] He was the CEO of Twenties Jog Company Limited in Sowutuom, Accra.[7] He was the sales manager for Twimbros Enterprise from 1996 to 2007.[6] He also worked at Regis Care as a Nurse from 2008 to 2011.[6]
Personal life
editJoseph is married with three children. He is a Christian (Church of Pentecost)[7][6]
Philanthropy
editHe has embarked on projects such as schools, provision of street lights and boreholes.[1]
Controversy
editIt was alleged he was deported from Ghana, later joined the National Democratic Congress and represented the Afram Plains South Constituency in Parliament in 2012.[13] It was alleged he committed crimes in New Zealand and Australia.[14] On 8 December 2017, he was cleared of any wrongdoing as there were not adequate evidence to back the allegation.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b "What the name Joseph Appiah Boateng means to constituents in Afram Plains". GhanaWeb. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Appiah, Boateng, Joseph". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Boateng, Appiah Joseph". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT – KWAHU AFRAM PLAINS SOUTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY". Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Ghana Parliament member".
- ^ a b c d "Ghana MPs".
- ^ "Confusion At Afram Plains NDC". DailyGuide Network. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Parliament - Afram Plains South Constituency Election 2012 Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ Kasapa (8 December 2020). "Joseph Appiah Boateng wins Afram Plains South seat — Kasapa102.5FM". Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Afram Plains South Constituency Results - Election 2020". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Parliamentary Results for Afram Plains South". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "NDC withdraws Afram Plains South MP from 2016 parliamentary contest - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ Starrfm.com.gh. "Fmr NDC MP attacks Communication team Member over radio comment". Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "EC Finally Clears Former Afram Plains South MP To Contest 2020 Elections". Peacefmonline - Ghana news. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
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