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Opoku Preko

b. 1943

Ghanaian politician

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About Opoku Preko

Born 1943. Opoku Preko is a Ghanaian salesperson.

Opoku Preko is a Ghanaian politician and member of the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana representing Abetifi constituency under the membership of the National Convention Party (NCP).

Early life and education Opoku was born on 18 August 1943. He attended National School of Salesmanship in Manchester where he obtained his Diploma in Modern Salesmanship. He worked as a Salesman before going into parliament.

Personal life Opoku Preko is a Christian.

Politics He began his political career in 1992 when he became the parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to represent his constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana prior to the commencement of the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election.

He was sworn into the First Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana on 7 January 1993, after being pronounced winner at the 1992 Ghanaian election held on 29 December 1992.

After serving his four years tenure in office, Opoku lost his seat to his counterpart in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Eugene Atta Agyepong. He defeated Peter Kwasi Wiafe Peprah of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who polled 10,598 votes representing 27.90% of the total valid votes cast, Akua Konadu of the National Independence Party (INP) who polled 2,299 votes representing 6.10% of the total valid votes cast, Kwabena Osei Ntiri of the Convention People's Party (CPP) who polled 2,149 votes representing 5.70% of the total valid votes cast and Prince Opoku of the People's National Convention who polled 310 votes representing 0.80% of the total votes cast at the 1996 Ghanaian general elections. Eugene polled 14,089 votes which was equivalent to 37.10% of the total valid votes cast. He was thereafter elected on 7 January 1997.

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Member of the 1st Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Opoku Preko?

Ghanaian politician

When was Opoku Preko born?

Opoku Preko was born on 18 August 1943.

What is Opoku Preko's occupation?

Opoku Preko is a salesperson.

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Opoku Preko is Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Opoku Preko

· Wikidata: Q105182909

· DBpedia: Opoku Preko

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