Kwasi Amoako-Attah
This is the timeline of the member of parliament for Atiwa West Constituency
Early Life
Kwasi Amoako-Attah was born on August 5, 1951, in Akyem-Awenare in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Education
Kwasi Amoako-Attah attended the Abuakwa State College, where he earned his GCE Ordinary Level certificate, and furthered his education at Tarkwa Senior High School, where he acquired his GCE Advanced Level certificate. His academic pursuit led him to the University of Ghana, Legon, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration.
Career with Unilever
After graduating from the University of Ghana, Amoako-Attah began his career at the Meat Marketing Board from 1979 to 1985, serving as a regional manager. His career then led him to Unilever Ghana, where he started as a brand manager and later advanced to head the logistics and marketing departments.
Ghana School of Law
Amoako-Attah further attended the Ghana School of Law, Makola, and was called to the Ghana Bar in 2002. As a testament to his dedication, he later earned an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Ghana.
Career as a legal advisor
When he was called to the Ghana Bar in 2002, Amoako-Attah embarked on a new challenge by joining the legal department of Unilever Ghana, where he rose to the position of Group Legal Advisor. This impressive career trajectory showcased his dedication and skill in the legal profession.
Political Journey
Kwasi Amoako-Attah entered Ghana's political arena in 2010 when he contested for the Atiwa West parliamentary seat. The election was fiercely contested by several candidates, but Kwasi emerged victorious by securing 75.0 percent of total valid votes. He continued to represent the Atiwa West constituency in the subsequent 2012 and 2016 parliamentary elections.
Minister of Roads and Highways
In January 2017, President Nana Akuffo-Addo appointed Kwasi Amoako-Attah as the Minister of Roads and Highways in Ghana. In this crucial role, he was entrusted with the responsibility of improving urban and feeder roads throughout the country, with a special focus on Ghana's agricultural belt.
2020 election
In the 2020 election, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), secured an impressive victory. The election results, as follows, highlight his resounding success:
- Kwasi Amoako-Attah (NPP): 19,036 votes, accounting for a remarkable 73.99% of the total votes.
- Johnson Anom Amo (NDC): 6,250 votes, representing 24.29% of the total votes.
- Antwi Ayim Reynolds (LPG): 443 votes, making up 1.72% of the total votes.
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