Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo (born July 31, 1967) is a Ghanaian politician and was the Greater Accra Regional Minister of Ghana.[1][2] Before this, he was the Volta Regional Minister.[3] He is a member of the seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Kpone-Katamanso Constituency in the Greater Accra Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (Ghana).[4]
Hon. Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo | |
|---|---|
| President | John Dramani Mahama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ghana |
| Political party | NDC |
Personal life
editHe is a Christian (Presbyterian) who is married with seven children.[4] In 2016, he lost his brother in a car crash. The brother, known as Quaye, reportedly did not survive the fatal crash which happened on Thursday night, while traveling in a car around Ada.[5]
Early life and education
editAfotey-Agbo was born on July 31, 1967.[4] He hails from Katamanso-Nungua, a town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He graduated from Ghana Institute of Journalism and obtained his diploma degree in public relations.[6] He holds a Bachelor's Degree, Executive Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Governance.[7]
Politics
editAfotey-Agbo is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He is a member of Parliament representing Kpone-Katamanso Constituency in the 4th, 5th, 8th, and the current and 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana. Serving as a committee member on committees on Environment, Science and Technology Committee, Youth, Sports and Culture Committee, and Privileges Committee.[8] He served as the Minister of States between 2009 and 2012. He also served as Regional Minister of Greater Accra Region between 2012 and 2014.[9]
Career
editHe is the managing director (MD) of JNL Afotey-Agbo Ventures.[10] He has been a Member of Parliament from January 2005 till date.[11]
References
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- ^ "List of Regional Ministers in Ghana with Their Deputies". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ^ "Reshuffling Regional Ministers all too soon is impolitic". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Afotey-Agbo, Joseph Nii Laryea". GhanaMps. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo Loses Only Brother In Car Accident (PHOTO)". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo". wikidata. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Afotey-Agbo, Joseph Nii Laryea". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament Of Ghana. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ UKGCC (10 July 2018). "HON. JOSEPH NII LARYEA AFOTEY-AGBO". UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Afotey-Agbo, Joseph Nii Laryea". GhanaMps. Retrieved 10 July 2020.