Kwame Darko (politician) explained

Kwame Darko
Office:Member of Parliament for Bibiani/Anhwiaso constituency
Nationality:Ghanaian
Honorific Prefix:Hon.
Birth Date:1955
Termend:7 January 1997
Termstart:7 January 1993
Alma Mater:University of Cape Coast
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Economist
Party:National Democratic Congress
President:Jerry John Rawlings
Succeeded:Seidu Paakuna Adamu
Preceded:A. O. F. Tawiah

Kwame Darko (born 1955) is a Ghanaian politician and an economist, who served as member of parliament for Bibiani/Anhwiaso constituency in the Western Region of Ghana.[1]

Early life and education

Kwame Darko was born in 1955 in the western Region of Ghana. He attended the University of Cape Coast where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Sociology.

Personal life

He is a Christian.[2]

Politics

Kwame Darko was elected in the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election representing the National Democratic Congress party as member of the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana. He succeeded A. O. F. Tawiah of the People's National Party(PNP). He lost the seat during the 1996 Ghanaian general election to Seidu Paakuna Adamu of the National Democratic Congress, who won the seat with 24,437 votes out of the 37,712 valid votes cast representing 52.30% over his opponents Christopher Addae a New Patriotic Party (NPP) member and Moses Jasi-Addae an Every Ghanaian Living Everywhere (EGLE) member who polled 13,275 votes representing 28.40% of the share and 0 vote respectively.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Career

Kwame Darko was a member of parliament for Bibiani from 7 January 1993 to 7 January 1997.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ghana MPs - List of 2013 - 2017 (6th Parliament) MPs. 2021-02-22. www.ghanamps.com.
  2. Book: Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992-1996.
  3. Web site: FM. Peace. Ghana Election 1996 Results - Bibiani - Anhwiaso Bekwai Constituency. 2021-02-22. Ghana Elections - Peace FM.
  4. Web site: FM. Peace. Ghana Election 1992 Results - Bibiani - Anhwiaso Bekwai Constituency. 2021-02-22. Ghana Elections - Peace FM.
  5. Book: Ephson, Ben. Elections '92. 1992. en.
  6. Book: Ghana. Parliamentary Election, Ghana, 29.12.92: Elected Parliamentarians. 1992. Government Printer, South Africa. en.