Theresa Nyarko-Fofie

Theresa Nyarko-Fofie is a Ghanaian politician and member of the 2nd parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana representing Nkoranza Constituency under the membership of the National Democratic Congress.[1]

Theresa Nyarko-Fofie
Member of Parliament for Nkoranza Constituency
In office
7 January 1997 – 6 January 2001
PresidentJerry John Rawlings
Personal details
Alma materUniversity of Ghana
OccupationEducationist

Early life

Nyarko-Fofie was born on 12 September 1950 in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana into a Christian family. She obtained her Diploma degree in Education from University of Ghana. She worked as an educationist before going into politics.[2]

Political career

Nyarko-Fofie was elected into parliament on 7 January 1997 after being declared winner at the 1996 Ghanaian General Elections. She defeated Yaw Kudom of the New Patriotic Party. Theresa obtained 49.70% of the total votes cast whilst Yaw Kudom obtained 18.00%. After serving her 4 years in office, she decided not to run for second term and that opportunity gave room for Hayford Francis Amoako who won at the 2000 Ghanaian General Elections and was elected into office on 7 January 2001.[3][4][5]

References
  1. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Nkoranza Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. Ghana Parliamentary Register 1992-1996. Ghana Publishing Corporation. 1993. p. 117.
  3. "Women MPs Address Forum At Sunyani". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 June 1997. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  4. Aryeh, Elvis D. (23 January 1997). Daily Graphic: Issue 1,4349 January 23 1997. Graphic Communications Group.
  5. Provencal, E. N. O. (28 June 1997). The Mirror: Issue 2,222 June 28 1997. Graphic Communications Group.


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