Samson Asaki Awingobit

Early years Samson Asaki Awingobit was born in 1979 in the Ashaiman township, Accra, Ghana. He spent his early years living in a small wooden structure with his family in Ashaiman. In his role as an Executive Secretary, he advocated for change in interest rates that affects the participation in The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), suggesting a reduction to 11% for Ghanaian industries.

In September 2021, Awingobit agreed to the freeze on freight rates by CMA CGM Group, which in effect, affected business costs for shipping companies at Ghana's ports.

He also commented on the Labianca Company exemption case in 2022, stating that the GRA Commissioner-General at the time was aware of the incident. He commented on the effect of credentials of government officials over the economic downturn.

In 2023, Awingobit pledged resistance to any new taxes in the mid-year budget review, speaking on the effect on businesses as a prediction.

In 2024, he commented on the effect of illegal mining (galamsey) on food security, the environment, and exports. He also commented on the blocking of excavator imports to combat illegal mining. Awingobit commented on the issue of smuggled wheat flour which affects local producers.

In March 2020, at the funeral of the Kusasi Queen Mother, Awingobit commented on the government's US$100 million COVID-19 fund allocation which he related to support for manufacturing locally.

In 2020, he ran for the PNC flagbearership, finishing as the runner-up to David Apasera.

In August 2024, he joined the contest for PNC National Chairmanship, with nomination forms picked up on August 14.

Following his election, Awingobit urged 60-year-old retirees from the NPP and the NDC to step down for younger leaders. He advised that some individuals be arrested and funds recovered.

In July 2025, as the PNC Chairman, he commented on the inaction by Kusaug MPs following alleged military brutality in Bawku on July 13, demanding justice and stronger representation.