Theresa Nyarko-Fofie

Theresa Abena Nyarko-Fofie (born 1950) is a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the First Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana from 1993 to 1997 representing NkoranzaConstituency under the membership of the National Democratic Congress, and member of the 2nd parliament representing Nkoranza Constituency under the same party.

Early life Nyarko-Fofie was born on 12 September 1950 in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana into a Christian family. She obtained her Diploma degree in education from University of Ghana. She worked as an educationist before going into politics. She was elected on 7 January 1997. Nyarko-Fofie was elected into parliament on 7 January 1997 after being declared winner at the 1996 Ghanaian General Elections. She defeated Yaw Kudom of the New Patriotic Party. Theresa obtained 49.70% of the total votes cast whilst Yaw Kudom obtained 18.00%. After serving her 4 years in office, she decided not to run for another term and that decision gave room for Hayford Francis Amoako who won at the 2000 Ghanaian General Elections and was elected into office on 7 January 2001.

Personal life Theresah is a Christian.