Solomon Kuyon (born 28 August 1975) is a Ghanaian politician. He is a member of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Krachi Nchumuru Constituency in the Krachi Nchumuru District in the Oti Region of Ghana. He was a former Chief Executive Officer of Krachi Nchumuru district .[1][2]
Hon. Solomon Kuyon | |
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| Member of Parliament for Krachi Nchumuru Constituency | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Majisi |
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| Born | 28 August 1975 Chinderi, Oti Region, Ghana |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Committees | Members holding Office of Profit Committee ; Youth, Sports and Culture Committee |
Early life and career
editKuyon was born on 28 August 1975. He hails from Chinderi. He holds a master's degree in Democracy, Governance, Law and Development (2016), a Bachelor of Art Degree in Political Science and Adult Education (2014) and a Diploma in Youth in Development Work. He was a Stevedore Supervisor at Golden Gate Services.[3]
Politics
editKuyon is a member of the National Democratic Congress. In September 2012, he was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama and confirmed as the District chief executive for Krachi Nchumuru District Assemble.[4] He was his party's candidate for the December 2020 election. He won the parliamentary election with 13,488 votes representing 44.3% of the total votes cast, beating his main opponent Kakateche Innocent Tache of the New patriotic Party who obtained 12,404 votes representing 40.8% of the total valid votes cast.[5][6]
Committees
editHe serves as a member of Youth, Sports and Culture Committee and Members holding Office of Profit Committee respectively in the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.[7][8]
Personal life
editHe is a Christian.[3]
References
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- ^ "Chiefs and People of Beiyando Celebrated their Annual Ndipuandaab Festival". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ a b "Kuyon, Solomon". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2012-09-23). "President Mahama nominates 30 persons for appointment as DCEs". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ "Full list of winners and losers at NDC parliamentary primaries". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Krachi Nchumuru Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 2022-08-31.