Robert Sarfo-Mensah

Robert Sarfo-Mensah a Ghanaian politician and member of the Fifth and Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing Asunafo North in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.

Early life and education He was born on 1 April 1970. He hails from Mampong in Ashanti region. In 2017, he also served as the Director-General of the National Sports Authority of Ghana after his appointment by then president Nana Akuffo Addo. He was, however, suspended from the position by the same president after news of his involvement in a visa scandal in the then ongoing Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia surfaced. In a Ghanaian investigative journalism expose, named Number 12, Sarfo-Mensah was allegedly caught on tape receiving money from Tiger Eye PI team to facilitate matches by ensuring a player was allowed to play in a football match. He represented the Asunafo North constituency in the Brong Ahafo Region. He maintained his seat as the member of parliament for the Asunafo North constituency for the 5th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana. He won on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party. He was elected over Christina Atakora Mensah of the National Democratic Congress, Benjamin Osei Kufour an independent candidate and Commey Kingsley of the Convention People's Party. These obtained 42.60%, 4.60% and 1.20% respectively of total valid votes cast. He was elected over Mohammed Kwaku Doku of the National Democratic Congress, Stephen Keabena of the Democratic People's Party and Seth George Mensah of the Convention People's Party. These obtained 46.16%, 0.30% and 0.60% of total valid votes cast.

Personal life Robert is married with four children. He is a Christian (Church of Pentecost).