Gabriel Kodwo Essilfie
Gabriel Kodwo Essilfie (born 10 January 1950) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Shama Constituency in the Western Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.[1]
Gabriel Kodwo Essilfie | |
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Preceded by | Angelina Baiden Amissah |
Succeeded by | Ato Panford |
MP for Shama | |
In office 7 January 2009 – 6 January 2017 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 January 1950 |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Political party | National Democratic Congress |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Glassboro State College (Rowan University) |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Accountant |
Personal life
Essilfie is a Christian and fellowship at Methodist church. He is married (with four children).[1]
Early life
Essilfie was born on 10 January 1950. He hails from Abuesi, a town in the Western Region of Ghana. He entered the Glassboro State College (Rowan University), New Jersey, in US, and obtained his bachelor's degree in Accounting.[2]
Politics
Essilfie is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In 2012, he contested for the Shama seat on the ticket of the NDC sixth parliament of the fourth republic and won. In parliament he has served on various committees, including Committee member of Finance, Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs.[2]
Career
He is an accountant.[3][2] He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gabdor Consultants Inc. in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey.[3][2]
References
- "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Essilfie, Kwodwo Gabriel". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Essilfie, Gabriel Kodwo". ghanamps.com. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- "Ghana Parliament member Gabriel Kodwo Essilfie". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 29 January 2020.