Osei Bonsu Amoah
This is the timeline of the member of parliament for Akwapim South Constituency
Birth
Osei Bonsu Amoah was born on August 15, 1961 in Aburi, a town located in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Education
His academic journey began at the renowned Prempeh College, where he completed his secondary education. Subsequently, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Law at the University of Ghana, graduating in 1985. His passion for law led him to further studies at the Ghana School of Law, where he earned a Bachelor of Law degree in 1995.
Early Career
Before his entry into politics, Osei Bonsu Amoah worked as the Inspector of Taxes at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) between 1988 and 1996. His journey continued as a Special Assistant at the Office of the President from 2001 to 2005. Following this, he was appointed as Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport, where he served from 2005 to 2008.
Political Career
Amoah's political journey has been closely associated with the New Patriotic Party. He has dedicated his efforts to serve the people of the Akwapim South Constituency. In the 2012 Ghanaian general election, Osei Bonsu Amoah emerged victorious, securing the parliamentary seat for the Akwapim South Constituency with 12,720 votes, representing 49.73% of the total votes cast.
Committees
In 2016, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislative Committee of Parliament of Ghana. His expertise and commitment to legislative matters made him an essential part of parliamentary committees, including the Standing Orders Committee, the Subsidiary Legislation Committee, and the Appointments Committee.
Re-election
This success continued in the 2016 and 2020 general elections, as Amoah won the Akwapim South Constituency parliamentary seat with 14,049 votes and 21,247 votes, respectively. These victories highlighted the trust and support he garnered from the people, securing 52.8% and 65.41% of the total votes cast in 2016 and 2020, respectively.
Ministerial Positions
Osei Bonsu Amoah assumed a crucial ministerial position, becoming the Deputy Minister for Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development.
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