Joseph Frempong Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Hon.
Joseph Frempong
Office:Member of Parliament for Nkawkaw Constituency
Term Start:7 January 2021
Birth Date:16 July 1969
Birth Place:Obo Kwahu, Ghana
Birthname:Joseph Frimpong
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:New Patriotic Party
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Lecturer
Committees:Gender and Children committee; Communications Committee

Joseph Frimpong[1] is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Nkawkaw Constituency in the Eastern Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.[2]

Early life and education

Frempong was born on 16 July 1969 and hails from Obo Kwahu in the Eastern Region. He completed his GCE O level in 1990 and his GCE A level in 1992. He later obtained his bachelor's degree in Social Studies in 2004. He further had his master's degree in Public Affairs in 2011.[3]

Career

Frempong was a teacher in Adosu Islamic School. He was also the Geography teacher at the Sendema Senior High Technical School. He was also the Geography teacher in Nkawkaw Senior High School. He was also the Assistant Lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba.

Political career

Frempong is a member of NPP and currently the MP for the Nkawkaw Constituency in the Eastern region.[4] [5] In the 2020 Ghana general elections, he won the parliamentary seat with 44,067 votes whilst the NDC parliamentary aspirant Oppong Francis had 14,272 votes.[6]

Committees

Frempong is a member of the Gender and Children committee and also a member of Communications Committee.

Personal life

Frempong is a Christian.

Philanthropy

In August 2021, Frempong helped over 15,000 people in his constituency to either renew or register for the National Health Insurance Scheme. He also presented electric beds to the Nkawkaw Municipality health directorate.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-06-20 . Joseph Frimpong . 2022-08-28 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
  2. Web site: Parliament of Ghana . 2022-08-28 . www.parliament.gh.
  3. Web site: Frempong, NA Joseph . 2022-08-28 . Ghana MPS . en-US.
  4. Web site: Nkawkaw MP urges mining companies to help host communities . 2022-08-28 . Modern Ghana . en.
  5. Web site: I will deliver on my promises - Nkawkaw MP assures constituents . 2022-08-28 . GhanaWeb . en.
  6. Web site: FM . Peace . 2020 Election - Nkawkaw Constituency Results . 2022-08-28 . Ghana Elections - Peace FM.
  7. Web site: 2021-08-13 . Residents eulogise Nkawkaw MP for a good job . 2022-08-28 . The Daily Statesman Newspaper . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2021-02-22 . Nkawkaw MP enrolls over 15,000 constituents under NHIS . 2022-08-28 . myinfo.com.gh . en-GB.