Richie Agyemfra-Kumi Explained

Profession:Business executive
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:National Democratic Congress
Occupation:Politician
Birth Place:Akropong, Eastern Region, Ghana
Richie Agyemfra-Kumi
Office1:MP for Akropong
Term Start1:7 January 1993
Term End1:6 January 1997
President1:Jerry John Rawlings
Birth Date:2 December 1952

Richie Agyemfra-Kumi (born 2 December 1952) is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the First Parliament of the fourth Republic representing the Akropong constituency in Eastern Region of Ghana.[1]

Early life and education

Kumi was born on 2 December 1952 at Akropong in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He attended the Odorgonno Secondary School and Nungua Secondary School, and the Accra Academy where he obtained his GCE Advanced Level (A-Level) certificate.

Politics

Kumi was first elected into Parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress for the Akropong Constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana during the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election. The Akropong constituency was holding by Kwasi Akoto a member of the People's National Party(PNP) in 1979. He was defeated in the 1996 Ghanaian General Elections by Agyare Koi Larbi who polled 49% out of the total 100% valid votes cast.[2] [3]

Career

Kumi is a business executive by profession. He was a former member of Parliament for the Akropong constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He was the executive director of Dawu Youngsters Football Club, Larteh Youngsters Football Club, and Ritchfield Procurement Services.

Personal life

He is a Christian.

Notes and References

  1. Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992–1996. Publisher: Ghana Publishing Corporation Date: 1993 Page: 49
  2. Web site: FM. Peace. Akropong / Akuapem North Constituency Results – Election 2016. 22 February 2021. Ghana Elections – Peace FM.
  3. Web site: FM. Peace. 2000 run/off – Akropong / Akuapem North Constituency Results. 22 February 2021. Ghana Elections – Peace FM.