Martin Gyarko Oti Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Hon
Martin Gyarko Oti
Constituency Mp:Techiman North Constituency
Parliament:Ghana
Successor:Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare
Term Start:6 January 2017
Term End:7 January 2021
Birth Date:3 April 1980
Birth Place:Aworowa, Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:New Patriotic Party
Alma Mater:University of Cape Coast
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Tutor

Martin Gyarko Oti[1] is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Techiman North Constituency in the Bono East Region on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.[2] He was the former Deputy Minister for Bono East Region.[3] [4]

Early life and education

Oti was born on 3 April 1980 and hails from Aworowa in the Bono East Region of Ghana. He had his Bachelor's degree in Social Science from the University of Cape Coast in 2008.[5]

Career

Oti was a tutor at Ayeasu-Atrensu District Assembly Junior High School.

Politics

Oti is a member of New Patriotic Party. He was the member of parliament of the Techiman North Constituency from 2017 to 2021. In the 2020 Ghanaian general elections, he lost the parliamentary seat to the NDC parliamentary candidate Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare.[6] He had 21,008 votes making 47.5% of the total votes cast whilst Elizabeth had 23,252 votes making 52.5% of the total votes cast.[7]

Personal life

Oti is a Christian.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-08-17 . Martin Oti Gyarko . 2022-11-18 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
  2. Web site: Parliament of Ghana.
  3. Web site: Techiman North Assembly to construct 400-bed capacity dormitory . 2022-11-18 . GhanaDistricts..
  4. Web site: 2021-08-26 . 'I will support the next DCE if I am not reappointed' - Techiman North DCE - MyJoyOnline.com . 2022-11-18 . Myjoyonline. . en-US.
  5. Web site: Gyarko, Martin Oti . 2022-11-18 . Ghana MPS . en-US.
  6. Web site: Techiman North – Election Data Center – The Ghana Report . 2022-11-18 . en-US.
  7. Web site: FM . Peace . 2020 Election - Techiman North Constituency Results . 2022-11-18 . Ghana Elections - Peace FM.