Samuel Kwadwo Yamoah (born 16 May 1956) is a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the first parliament of the fourth Republic representing the Ahafo Ano North constituency in the Ashanti Region. He represented the National Democratic Congress.[1]
Samuel Kwadwo Yamoah | |
|---|---|
| MP for Ahafo Ano North | |
| In office 7 January 1993 – 6 January 1997 | |
| President | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Preceded by | Constituency merged |
| Succeeded by | Baffour Annor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 May 1956 Tepa, Ashanti Region, Gold Coast (now Ghana) |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | Osei Kyeretwie Secondary School |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessman |
Early life and education
editYamoah was born on 16 May 1956 at Tepa in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by the late Mad Adwoa Benewaa (Beautiful) and Late Papa Kojo Yamoah . He attended the Osei Kyeretwie Secondary School where he obtained his GCE Ordinary Level.He served as a banker at Tepa SSB bank before becoming the member of parliament for the ahafo ano north district constituency [2]
Politics
editYamoah was elected into parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress for the Ahafo Ano North Constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana during the December 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election.[3] He was succeeded by Baffour Annor after serving for one term. During the 1996 Ghanaian general election, Baffour Annor polled 12,536 votes out of the total valid votes cast representing 45.70% over James Brownford Donkor of the New Patriotic Party who polled 9,628 votes representing 35.10% and Kwabena Nketia of the People's National Congress who polled 355 votes representing 1.30% of the total valid votes cast.[4][5]
Career
editAside politics, Yamoah is a businessman. He has had working experiences in banking, and building construction. He has also worked in the transportation industry, and served as a football coach.[2]
Personal life
editYamoah is a Christian and married.[2]
References
edit- ^ "16 MMDCEs secure NDC nod in Ashanti". Graphic Online. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992–1996
- ^ Jonah, Mary (18 August 2018). "Episode 2:The 1992 Parliamentary Results". Mary Jonah. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Parliament – Ahafo Ano North Constituency Election 1996 Results". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results – Ahafo Ano North Constituency". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 5 February 2021.