Gladys Nortey Ashitey Explained

Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:New Patriotic Party
Alma Mater:University of Ghana, Accra
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Physician
Gladys Nortey Ashitey
Birth Place:Ledzokuku, Greater Accra Region Gold Coast (now Ghana)
Office1:MP for Ledzokuku
Term Start1:7 January 2005
Term End1:6 January 2009
President1:John Agyekum Kufour
Birth Date:21 November 1955

Gladys Nortey Ashitey (born 21 November 1955) is a Ghanaian Politician and a member of the Fourth Parliament of the Fourth Republic representing the Ledzokuku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[1]

Early life and education

Ashitey was born on 21 November 1955 in Ledzokuku in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana on 21 November 1955. She attended the America University of the Caribbean and obtained a Degree in Doctor of Medicine after studying Medicine as a Programme. She also attended the University of Ghana and obtained her Bachelor of Science (Medicine).

Politics

Ashitey was first elected into Parliament on the Ticket of the New Patriotic Party during the December 2004 Ghanaian General elections as a member of Parliament for the Ledzokuku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. She polled 33,039 votes out of the 76,674 valid votes cast representing 43.10%.[2] She was defeated in 2008 by a National Democratic Congress Candidate Nii Nortey Dua.[3] [4] She served only one term as parliamentarian.

Career

Ashitey is a physician and a former Member of Parliament for the Lezdokuku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

Personal life

Ashitey is a Christian.

Notes and References

  1. Ghana Parliamentary Register(2004–2008)
  2. Web site: FM. Peace. Parliament – Ledzokuku Constituency Election 2004 Results. 3 August 2020. Ghana Elections – Peace FM.
  3. Web site: Unknown. 2 May 2008. DONALD ATO DAPATEM'S BLOG: Nii Dua appeals to chiefs, elders to ensure peace. 3 August 2020. DONALD ATO DAPATEM'S BLOG.
  4. Web site: FM. Peace. Parliament – Ledzokuku Constituency Election 2008 Results. 3 August 2020. Ghana Elections – Peace FM.