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][2]
Hon. Kwame Darko | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Bibiani/Anhwiaso constituency | |
| In office 7 January 1993 – 7 January 1997 | |
| President | Jerry John Rawlings |
| Preceded by | A. O. F. Tawiah |
| Succeeded by | Seidu Paakuna Adamu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Coast |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Economist |
Early life and education
editKwame 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
editPolitics
editKwame 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
editKwame Darko was a member of parliament for Bibiani from 7 January 1993 to 7 January 1997.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992-1996.
- ^ "Ghana MPs - List of 2013 - 2017 (6th Parliament) MPs". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Bibiani - Anhwiaso Bekwai Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1992 Results - Bibiani - Anhwiaso Bekwai Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ Ephson, Ben (1992). Elections '92.
- ^ Ghana (1992). Parliamentary Election, Ghana, 29.12.92: Elected Parliamentarians. Government Printer, South Africa.