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Akwasi Oppong Fosu

b. 1958

Minister for Local Government and Rural Development

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About Akwasi Oppong Fosu

Born 1958. Akwasi Oppong Fosu is a Ghanaian politician, civil servant and minister.

Akwasi Opong-Fosu (born 1 February 1958) is a Ghanaian politician. He has been the Member of Parliament for the Amenfi East constituency since 7 January 2013. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress.

He was appointed Minister for Local Government and Rural Development by President John Dramani Mahama in March 2013, and succeeded by Julius Debrah in that title in May 2014.

Personal life Fosu is a Christian (Word Miracle Church International). He is married with three children.

Early life and education Fosu was born on February 1, 1958. He hails from Afransiei, a town in the Western Region of Ghana. He entered the University of London and obtained his master's degree in Public Policy and Management in 2002.

Politics Fosu is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In 2012, he contested for the Amenfi East seat on the ticket of the NDC sixth parliament of the fourth republic and won.

Employment Fosu is employed in local government service in Accra.

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Important facts

Born
1 February 1958
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, civil servant, minister
Nationality
Ghana, Ghanaian
Education
University of London
Positions held
Member of the 6th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana, Minister for Local Government
Also known as
Akwasi Opong-Fosu

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Akwasi Oppong Fosu?

Minister for Local Government and Rural Development

When was Akwasi Oppong Fosu born?

Akwasi Oppong Fosu was born on 1 February 1958.

What is Akwasi Oppong Fosu's occupation?

Akwasi Oppong Fosu is a politician, civil servant and minister.

What nationality is Akwasi Oppong Fosu?

Akwasi Oppong Fosu is Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Akwasi Oppong Fosu

· Wikidata: Q16199405

· DBpedia: Akwasi Oppong Fosu

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