Joyce Akoh Dei Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Hon.
Joyce Adwoa Akoh Dei
Constituency Mp:Bosome-Freho
Parliament:Ghana
Majority:Yes
Term Start:7 January 2017
Term End:2021
President2:Nana Akufo-Addo
Birth Date:1965 10, df=y
Birth Place:Asiwa, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:New Patriotic Party
Children:3
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Businesswoman
Committees:Government Assurance Committee, Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee

Joyce Adwoa Akoh Dei (born 12 October 1965) [1]) is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). She was the member of parliament for Bosome-Freho constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[2] [3] [4]

Early life and education

Joyce Adwoa Akoh Dei was born on 12 October 1965 in Asiwa, Ashanti Region. She holds a diploma in Christian Ministry,[5] and an NVQ Level 3 from the National Council for Vocational Qualifications and City and Guilds 7306 from City and Guilds.[6]

Career

Akoh Dei is a businesswoman and a Ghanaian politician in the New Patriotic Party (NPP).[7] She holds a level 3/Adult and further Education Teachers Certificate.

Politics

Akoh Dei is a member of the New Patriotic Party and was the member of Parliament for Bosome-Freho constituency in the seventh parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana.[8] [9]

2016 election

Akoh Dei contested the Bosome-Freho constituency parliamentary seat in the Ashanti Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party in the 2016 Ghanaian general election and won with 15,497 votes, representing 62.17% of the total votes.

She won the election over Nana Yaw Ofori-Kuragu (Independent) who polled 4,655 votes, equivalent to 18.68%, while parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress Kwame Adarkwa had 4,550 votes, representing 18.25%, Bright Baffour Asare of the PPP polled 123 votes, representing 0.49% and the parliamentary candidate for the Convention People's Party Yeboah Samuel had 100 votes, equivalent to 0.40% of the total votes.[10] [11]

Personal life

She is a Christian. She is divorced, with three children.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 12 October 2022. A lovely birthday to Hon Adwoa Akoh! . 15 October 2023. Ghana Celebrations . en-US.
  2. Web site: NPP MP, DCE fight over Common Fund. ghanaweb.com. en. 1 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Ghana MPs - MP Details. ghanamps.com. 1 November 2018.
  4. News: Ashanti, Northern regions elect six women to go to Parliament. Graphic. Daily. Graphic Online. 1 November 2018. en-gb.
  5. Web site: Parliament of Ghana. Ghana. ICT Dept. Office of Parliament. parliament.gh. 2 November 2018.
  6. Web site: Joyce Adwoa Akoh Dei, Biography. 27 May 2021. ghanaweb.com.
  7. Web site: Ghana MPs - MP Details - Akoh Dei, Joyce Adwoa. ghanamps.com. 2 March 2019.
  8. Web site: Joyce Adwoa Akoh Dei, Biography . 15 October 2023. mobile.ghanaweb.com.
  9. Web site: 2 March 2020. NPP Parl. Primaries: Delegates in Bosome Freho root for Joyce Akoh Dei . 15 October 2023. Ghananewsonline.com.gh . en-US.
  10. Web site: FM . Peace . Bosome - Freho Constituency Results - Election 2016 . 15 October 2023. Ghana Elections - Peace FM.
  11. Web site: FM . Peace . 17 December 2014 . Ghana Election 2016 Results - Bosome - Freho Constituency . 15 October 2023. Ghana Elections - Peace FM.