Sylvester Azantilow Explained

Sylvester Ateteng Azantilow was a Ghanaian politician and a member of the First Parliament of the Fourth Republic representing the Builsa North Constituency in the Upper East Region of Ghana. He was a member of the National Democratic Congress.

Birth Place:Upper East Region, Ghana
Constituency Mp1:Builsa North
Parliament:Ghana
Term Start1:7 January 1993
Term End1:6 January 1997
President1:Jerry John Rawlings
Predecessor1:New
Successor1:Theodore Basil Anuka
Birth Date:1951
Sylvester Azantilow
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:National Democratic Congress
Alma Mater:Notre Dame Seminary Senior High School, Navrongo
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Imports officer

Early life and education

Azantilow was born in the year 1951 in the Upper East Region of Ghana (then Gold Coast). He attended the Notre Dame Seminary Senior High School, Navrongo, where he obtained his GCE Ordinary Level.

Politics

Azantilow was elected into parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress during the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election to represent the Builsa North constituency in the Upper East Region. He was succeeded by Theodore Basil Anuka. During the 1996 Ghanaian general election, he polled 12,794 votes out of the total valid votes cast representing 56.10% over his opponents Avaasi Solomon Akumboa who polled 3,440 votes representing 15.10%, Atulisi Alakawon Andrew who polled 837 votes representing 3.70%, Azaanab Waksman Akuobey who polled 524 votes representing 2.30% and George Kwado Amarnah who polled 317 votes representing 1.40%.[1] [2]

Career

Azantilow was an Imports Officer by profession and a former member of parliament for the Builsa North Constituency in the Upper East Region. He was also the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports.[3] [4]

Personal life

Azantilow was a Christian.

Death

Azantilow died on 21 July 2020 and was buried on 8 August at the Royal Burial Grounds in Sandema.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FM. Peace. Ghana Election 1996 Results – Builsa North Constituency. 16 February 2021. Ghana Elections – Peace FM.
  2. Web site: FM. Peace. Parliament – Builsa North Constituency Election 1996 Results. 16 February 2021. Ghana Elections – Peace FM.
  3. Web site: Former Deputy Minister, 3 others before court. 16 February 2021. Modern Ghana. en.
  4. Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992–1996
  5. Web site: 31 January 2007. Faction of late Azantilow's family invade Mortuary. 16 February 2021. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  6. Web site: 27 July 2020. Former Deputy Youth And Sports Minister Sylvester Azantilow Dead – My News Ghana. 16 February 2021. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Myafricatoday. 27 July 2020. JUST IN: Former Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Sylvester Azantilow dead. 16 February 2021. Myafricatoday.net. en-US.
  8. Web site: 27 July 2020. Former Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Sylvester Azantilow dead. 16 February 2021. Daily News Ghana. en-US.