Francis Adu-Blay Koffie Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Hon.
Francis Adu-Blay Koffie
Constituency Mp:Prestea-Huni Valley Constituency
Parliament:Ghana
Predecessor:Albert Kwaku Obbin
Successor:Barbara Oten-Gyasi
Term Start:7 January 2009
Term End:6 January 2017
Birth Date:1962 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:National Democratic Congress
Alma Mater:Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Profession:Miner

Francis Adu-Blay Koffie is a Ghanaian politician who served as a member of parliament for the Prestea-Huni Valley Constituency from 2009 to 2017.[1]

Early life and education

Koffie was born on 25 October 1962. He hails from Heman in the Western Region of Ghana. He had his early education at the Prestea LA Middle School graduating with his Middle School Leaving Certificate in 1979.[2] He obtained his diploma in accounting from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.[1] [3]

Career

Koffie is a miner by profession.[2] Prior to entering politics, he was the assistant storekeeper of the Prestea Sankofa Goldfields Company Limited.[1] [3]

Politics

Koffie entered parliament on 7 January 2009 representing the Prestea-Huni Valley Constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He remained in parliament for a second consecutive term but lost to Barbara Oten-Gyasi of the New Patriotic Party in his third bid to occupy the seat.[1] [3]

While in parliament, Koffie served on various parliamentary committees, some of which include; the Special Budget Committee, and the Works and Housing Committee.[3]

Personal life

Koffie is married with four children. He identifies as a Christian.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ghana MPs - List of MPs . 2020-01-29 . Ghana MPs.
  2. Web site: Hon. Francis Adu-Blay Koffie . Odekro . 30 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Member of Parliament Francis Adu-Blay Koffie . Ghana Web . 30 January 2020 .