Ghanaian politician and economist
Hon.
Kwame Darko
In office 7 January 1993 – 7 January 1997President Jerry John Rawlings Preceded by A. O. F. Tawiah Succeeded by Seidu Paakuna Adamu
Born 1955 Nationality Ghanaian Political party National Democratic Congress Alma mater University of Cape Coast Occupation Politician Profession Economist
Kwame Darko (born 1955) is a Ghanaian politician and an economist, who served as member of parliament for Bibiani/Anhwiaso constituency in the Western Region of Ghana .[ 1] [ 2]
Early life and education
Kwame Darko was born in 1955 in the western Region of Ghana. He attended the University of Cape Coast where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Sociology.
Personal life
He is a Christian .[ 1]
Politics
Kwame Darko was elected in the 1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election representing the National Democratic Congress party as member of the first parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana. He succeeded A. O. F. Tawiah of the People's National Party (PNP). He lost the seat during the 1996 Ghanaian general election to Seidu Paakuna Adamu of the National Democratic Congress, who won the seat with 24,437 votes out of the 37,712 valid votes cast representing 52.30% over his opponents Christopher Addae a New Patriotic Party (NPP) member and Moses Jasi-Addae an Every Ghanaian Living Everywhere (EGLE) member who polled 13,275 votes representing 28.40% of the share and 0 vote respectively.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
Career
Kwame Darko was a member of parliament for Bibiani from 7 January 1993 to 7 January 1997.[ 1]
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