Frema Opare

Akosua Frema Osei-Opare (born June 5, 1947) is a development practitioner, academic, economist and Ghanaian politician. She is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Having spent 40 years in these domains she is an expert in labour and hiring as well as development consulting. She represented Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in the Parliament of Ghana. She is a former and first female chief of staff of Ghana, serving from January 7, 2017 to January 6, 2025 under Nana Akufo-Addo.

Early life and education Frema was born on 5 June 1947. She hails from Wiamoase in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

She attended St. Monica's Secondary School, Mampong- Ashanti. She had her bachelor's degree in Home Science from the University of Ghana. She proceeded to University of Guelph for a master's degree in Food Science.

From 2005 to 2008, Opare worked under the government of President John Agyekum Kufuor as the deputy minister for Manpower, Youth and Employment. Between 2005 and 2013, she served as member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon.

On July 7, 2023, Valley View University bestowed an honorary doctorate degree upon Opare in recognition of her accomplishments and contributions to the advancement of Ghana. The citation stated, "On the basis of these achievements and contributions that you, your honour, had made to the development of Ghana and the general progress of humanity, Valley View University hereby acknowledges these achievements and hereby confer on you the Degree of Doctor Science (Honours Causa) this day, Friday, July 7, 2023."

On March 3, 2024, at the Jubilee House, Opare threw an exclusive event for representatives of the Black Queens.

Political career Opare is a leading member of the New Patriotic Party. She served two terms as the member of parliament representing Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency between 2005 and 2013 under the ticket of the NPP.

2004 elections Opare was elected as the member of parliament for the Ayawaso West-Wuogon constituency in the 2004 Ghanaian General elections. She thus represented the constituency in the 4th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana. She was elected over Henry Haruna Asante of the People's National Convention, Samuel Adiepena of the National Democratic Congress and Greenstreet Kobina of the Convention People's Party. In all, the New Patriotic Party won a total 128 parliamentary seats in the 4th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana.

Personal life Opare is married with four children.

She is a Christian.