Cynthia Mamle Morrison Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Hon.
Cynthia Mamle Morrison
Honorific-Suffix:MP
Constituency Mp:Agona West constituency
Parliament:Ghana
Term Start:7 January 2017
Office2:Minister of Gender, Children & Social Protection
Term Start2:8 August 2018
Term End2:6 January 2021
President2:Nana Akuffo-Addo
Birth Date:17 January 1964
Birth Place:Elmina, Central Region, Ghana
Birthname:Cynthia Mamle Morrison
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:I
Children:seven
Alma Mater:Maria Montessori Training School
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Educationist
Cabinet:Minister
Committees:Government Assurance Committee (Chairperson); Communications Committee (Chairperson)

Cynthia Mamle Morrison (born 17 January 1964) is a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the New Patriotic Party[1] until she announced her independent candidacy for the 2024 General Elections. She is currently the member of parliament for Agona West Constituency.[2] On 9 August 2018, she was appointed Minister designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection by President Nana Akufo-Addo.[3] [4] [5] She was formerly the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.[6] [7] [8]

Early life and education

Cynthia Morrison was born on 17 January, 1964 in Elmina in the Central Region.[9] She acquired a Teacher Training Certificate at Maria Montessori Training School in 1992 and also in Hepziba Montessori.[10] She also has certificates in catering from Flair Catering.

Career

She was the executive director and a Manager of her own company. She was also the Proprietress of Maryland Montessori in Dansoman. She is currently the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Philanthropy

Cynthia Morrison donated items including wheel chairs, walking coaches for the blind and crutches as part of her 52nd birthday celebration.[16]

Politics

Morrison was a member of the New Patriotic Party. She is currently the Member of parliament for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region.[17]

2016 elections

She won this seat during the 2016 Ghanaian general elections. Two other candidates namely Charles Obeng-Inkoom of National Democratic Congress and Evans Idan Coffie of Convention People's Party also contested in the 2016 by-election of the Agona West constituency held in 2016.[18] [19] [20] Cynthia won the election by obtaining 32,770 votes out of the 56,878 cast, representing 58.03 percent of total valid votes.

2020 elections

She contested the 2020 Ghanaian general election as the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party and was elected for a second four-year term.[21] She polled 30,513 out of a total of 59,193 valid votes cast as against Paul Ofori-Amoah of the opposition National Democratic Congress who had 27,673 votes, and an Independent candidate Ishmael Kofi Tekyi Turkson had 1,007 votes.[22]

Committees

She is the Chairperson of the Government Assurance Committee and also the Chairperson of the Communications Committee.[23]

Independent Candidacy

In April 2024, Cynthia lost the primary elections for the Agona West Constituency to Chris Arthur.[24] Despite a court injunction,[25] she announced her decision to contest for the seat of Agona West constituency as an independent candidate forfeiting her membership to the New Patriotic Party.[26] In October 2024, her decision to go independent was speculated in the media to have been rescinded by a section of the media after a picture of her and the New Patriotic Party leader in parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin went viral. However, she clarified that she will still contest as an independent candidate.[27] [28]

Attack

The incident occurred as supporters of Cynthia Morrison were returning from a mini-campaign launch in Otinkorang to Agona Swedru. A shot was fired into the crowd, causing panic and injuries. One person sustained gunshot wounds, while several others suffered minor injuries during the chaotic scene.[29] [30]

Personal life

She is married to Herbert Morrison with seven children.[31] She identifies as a Christian.[32]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parliament of Ghana . 2024-06-10 . www.parliament.gh.
  2. Web site: Parliament of Ghana . 2024-11-09 . www.parliament.gh.
  3. News: 'I am a submarine politician' - Gender minister-designate eager to make impact . en-US . MyJoyOnline . dead . 2018-11-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180810111309/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/August-9th/im-eager-to-work-with-oye-lithur-otiko-gender-minister-designate.php . 10 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Agona West NDC congratulates Cynthia Morrison . 2018-11-01 . GhanaWeb. . en.
  5. News: Borstal homes are my priority - Gender Minister-nominee Cynthia Morrison. Graphic Online. 2018-11-01. en-gb.
  6. Web site: National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme sacked - MyJoyOnline.com . 2021-05-19 . MyJoyOnline. . en-US.
  7. Web site: Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine . 2022-05-28 . en-US.
  8. Web site: cynthia morrison : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection . 2024-06-10 . www.mogcsp.gov.gh.
  9. Web site: Morrison, Cynthia Mamle . 2022-11-20 . Ghana MPS . en-US.
  10. Web site: Ghana MPs - MP Details - Morrison, Cynthia Mamle . 2019-03-02 . GhanaMps..
  11. Web site: CLOTTEY KORLEY CONSTITUENCY BENEFITS FROM THE GOG-FBO's FOOD DONATION TO THE NEEDY : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection . 2020-07-19 . Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.
  12. Web site: ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT ALL CONTESTANTS TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS – HON. CYNTHIA MORRISON TO MISS GHANA EXECUTIVES : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection . 2020-07-19 . Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.
  13. Web site: Hon. Cynthia Morrison empower Agona West Children through ICT and Entrepreneur Programmes. 2020-07-19. Modern Ghana. en.
  14. Web site: 2020-07-01 . Gender Minister cautions against sharing Akuapem Poloo's nude photo with son . 2020-07-19 . MyJoyOnline. . en-US.
  15. Web site: 2020-06-28 . Gender Ministry to give free Vitamin C to LEAP beneficiaries amid Covid-19 . 2020-07-19 . MyJoyOnline. . en-US.
  16. Web site: Cynthia Morrison Cerebrates Her 52 Birthday with the People with Disability. Arthur. Christopher.
  17. Web site: 2020-11-18 . Parliament approves construction of TVET facility at Agona West - MyJoyOnline.com . 2022-11-20 . Myjoyonline . en-US.
  18. Web site: Ghana Election 2016 Results - Agona West Constituencywebsite=Ghana Elections. Peace FM. 2019-03-14.
  19. Web site: NPP Primatries: Cynthia Morrison Retains Agona West Seat . 2020-07-19 . Peacefmonline - Ghana news.
  20. Web site: Don't impose incumbent MP on Agona West - Concerned Delegates. 2020-07-19. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  21. Web site: Agona West Constituency: Cynthia Morrison re-elected as MP . 2022-11-20 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
  22. Web site: FM . Peace . 2020 Election - Agona West Constituency Results . 2022-11-20 . Ghana Elections - Peace FM.
  23. Web site: Parliament of Ghana . 2022-11-20 . parliament of ghana.
  24. Web site: 2024-04-13 . Incumbent MP, Cynthia Morrison loses Agona West parliamentary bid 3News . 2024-10-22 . en-US.
  25. Web site: Appiah-Dolphyne . Joseph . 2024-10-12 . Court orders suspension of Agona West parliamentary candidacy for Cynthia Morrison . 2024-10-22 . Asaase Radio . en-US.
  26. Web site: Baisie . Seli . 2024-08-22 . Election 2024: NPP’s Cynthia Morrison goes independent . 2024-10-22 . GBC Ghana Online - The Nation\'s Broadcaster Breaking News from Ghana, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Video News . en-US.
  27. Web site: Otchere . Gertrude Owireduwaah . 2024-10-22 . 2024 election: Cynthia Morrison to still contest as Independent candidate - Adomonline.com . 2024-10-24 . en-US.
  28. Web site: 2024-10-22 . Cynthia Morrison dismisses claims of backing out of Independent bid . 2024-10-24 . en-US.
  29. Web site: 2024-10-28 . Supporters of NPP's Cynthia Morrison Clash; One Injured by Gunshot . 2024-10-29 . en-US.
  30. Web site: 2024-10-28 . Cynthia Morrison gives blow-by-blow account of alleged shooting attack at Nyarkrom 3News . 2024-10-29 . en-US.
  31. Web site: 2014-01-18. Cynthia Morrison - Changed lives of Ghana's conjoined twins. 2019-03-02. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  32. Web site: Parliament of Ghana . 2024-07-28 . www.parliament.gh.

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