Francis Manu-Adabor Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Hon.
Francis Manu-Adabor
Honorific-Suffix:MP
Office:Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South East Constituency
Term Start:7 January 2021
Birth Date:24 September 1960
Birth Place:Biemso No 1, Ghana
Birthname:Francis Manu-Adabor
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:New Patriotic Party
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Surveyor
Committees:Lands and Forestry Committee; Judiciary Committee and Mines and Energy Committee

Hon. Francis Manu-Adabor (born 24 September 1960) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana and the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing the Ahafo Ano South East in the Ashanti Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.[1] [2] [3]

Early life and education

Manu-Adabor was born on 24 September 1960 at Biemso No.1 in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[4] He had his Ordinary Level in 1979 and his Advanced Level in 1981. He earned his bachelors of science degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and his postgraduate diploma at Obafemi University. He also had his master's degree at the University College, London (UCL). He was a licensed surveyor in land surveying.

Career

He was the Ashanti regional head, principal, of survey school from 1988 to 2007. He was a technical manager at Ghana Cocoa Board from 2007 to 2012. He was also a board member for Cocoa Processing Company Limited.[5]

Political life

Manu-Adabor is a member of NPP.[6] He was a majority member of the 6th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana. He was re-elected in the 2020 general election to represent in the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. He won the parliamentary seat with 15,136 votes making 53.80% of the total votes whiles the NDC parliamentary candidate Yakubu Mohammed had 12,999 votes making 46.20% of the total votes.[7]

Committees

He was appointed as chairperson of Lands and Forestry Committee,[8] [9] government assurance committee, and constitutional, legal and parliamentary affairs committee. Currently, he is chairperson for the Lands and Forestry Committee,[10] [11] [12] a member of the Judiciary Committee and a member of the Mines and Energy Committee.[13]

Personal life

Manu-Adabor identifies as a Christian and he fellowships at the Catholic church. He is married with five children.

Philanthropy

In 2014, he donated five packets of roofing sheets to help in the construction of the Pokukrom Ibrahimia Islamic Basic School. He also donated three packets of roofing sheets to the Amoakokrom District Assembly Junior High School, five packets of roofing sheets to the Asudei Islamic Basic School and 30 bags of cement to the Nsuta Roman Catholic Basic School.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parliament of Ghana . Parliament Of Ghana.
  2. Web site: Online . Peace FM . MP For Ahafo Ano South-East Accounts For His Stewardship . 2022-02-03 . Peacefmonline - Ghana news.
  3. Web site: 2017-06-13 . Ashanti Region chiefs turn heat on parents over falling academic performance - MyJoyOnline.com . 2022-02-03 . MyJoyOnline. . en-US.
  4. Web site: Ghana MPs - MP Details - Manu-Adabor, Francis . 2020-01-31 . GhanaMps..
  5. Web site: Inauguration of Members of Board of Directors for Cocoa Processing Company Limited (CPC) . 2022-02-03 . MOFA Ghana . en-gb.
  6. Web site: Members of Parliament. 2022-02-03. Fact Check Ghana. en-US.
  7. Web site: Ahafo Ano South East – Election Data Center – The Ghana Report. 2022-02-03. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2018-02-07. Gov't to lift ban on small-scale mining soon. 2022-02-03. Business World Ghana. en-US.
  9. Web site: Parliament to address rosewood apprehension. 2022-02-03. BusinessGhana.
  10. Web site: 2019-08-28. LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES MINISTER INVESTIGATE ALLEGED CORRUPTION IN ROSEWOOD.. 2022-02-03. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. en-US.
  11. Web site: 2021-10-30. Parliamentary select committee on lands and forestry call on Lands Commission. 2022-02-03. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2021-11-01 . We’ll support you achieve your objectives – C’ttee on Lands and Forestry to Lands C’ssion . 2022-02-03 . classfmonline. . en.
  13. Web site: Parliament of Ghana . 2022-02-03 . Parliament Of Ghana.
  14. Web site: Ahafo Ano South-East MP donates to schools - Ghanamma.com . 2022-02-03 . GhanaMma . en-US.