Grace Addo
Grace Addo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Manso-Nkwanta | |
| In office 7 January 2013 – 6 January 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 24, 1960 |
| Party | New Patriotic Party |
| Education | University of Education, Winneba |
Grace Addo (born 24 December 1960) is a Ghanaian politician. She was a member of the Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, 2013 -2017. She represented the Manso-Nkwanta constituency and is a member of the New Patriotic Party.[1][2]
Early years and education
[edit]Addo was born on 24 December 1960 at Asarekrom in the Ashanti Region. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) in mathematics from the University of Education, Winneba.[3]
Career
[edit]Prior to becoming a member of the Parliament of Ghana in 2012. She worked as a tutor at Ejuraman Anglican Secondary School.[1]
Politics
[edit]Addo was the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) member of parliament representative for Manso-Nkwanta constituency.[4][5][6] In 2012, she contested in the General Elections and won. She garnered 29, 500 votes which represents 77.03% of the total votes cast and hence defeated the other contestants including Alex Kwame Bonsu, Seth Amakye and Rita Fosuah.[7] In 2016, she lost in the New Patriotic Party parliamentary elections and hence did not get the chance to represent the party in the 2016 Ghanaian General Elections.[8][9] In 2020, she again lost in the New Patriotic Party parliamentary elections.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Addo is a Christian. She is married with three children.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Addo, Grace (Ms)". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ↑ "Amansie West MP Exposed!". News Ghana. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ↑ "Ghana Parliament member Grace Addo (Ms)". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Former MP Grace Addo initiates moves at Manso Nkwanta seat". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ↑ Quaye, Samuel. "Former MP confident of victory in Manso-Nkwanta NPP primaries". www.gna.org.gh. Archived from the original on 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ↑ "Amansie West NPP Primaries: Aspirant pledges to provide sustainable jobs for constituents - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-02-28. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ↑ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2012 Results - Manso Nkwanta Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Archived from the original on 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ↑ "NPP primaries: Manso Nkwanta delegates reject incumbent MP's defeat". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2015-06-21. Archived from the original on 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ↑ "Increase in female MPs generates mixed reactions". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ↑ "NPP Big Guns Fall 7 Ministers Out!". DailyGuide Network. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2022-08-23.