Catherine Katuni Tedam

Catherine Katuni Tedam is a Ghanaian teacher and politician. She served as the member of parliament for the Chiana-Paga constituency from 1970 to 1972. She was one of only two women in the Second Republican parliament.

Early life and education Tedam was born on 15 March 1944 in Paga. She had her early education at the Local Council Primary School in Paga from 1951 to 1956 and the Girls' Middle Boarding School in Bolgatanga from 1957 to 1960. A by-election was held in March 1970 and Catherine who was the niece of C. K. Tedam contested for the seat on the ticket of the Progress Party and won. While in parliament she served on various committees, some of which include; the House Committee, the Committee on Education, the Health Committee, and the Rural and Social Development Committee.

Personal life Catherine is a Catholic. she loves to read and listen to music during her leisure time. She also enjoyed playing netball and hockey.