Paul Essien

Hailing from Ghana, Paul Essien was born on July 8, 1975.

His academic journey began at Nass Senior High School, where he obtained his Ordinary Level (O-Level) certificate. Building on his educational foundation, he pursued his Advanced Level (A-Level) studies at Nsein Senior High School. His passion for statistics led him to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics from the prestigious University of Cape Coast. Additionally, he holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) from Takoradi Polytechnic, now known as Takoradi Technical University.

Before entering the realm of politics, Paul Essien started his career as an educator. As a mathematics teacher, he served at Annor Adjaye Senior High School, where he also took on the roles of a form master and sports teacher. During this time, he showcased his leadership abilities as the District Sports Chairman from 1998 to 2003, further cementing his ties with the local community.

Paul Essien's political journey commenced with his affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This marked the beginning of his path to public service, and he eventually earned a place in the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing the Jomoro Constituency.

In the 2016 parliamentary and presidential elections, Essien emerged victorious after a fiercely contested election. Notably, he faced prominent opponents like Thomas Elleamo Yankey of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Samia Yaaba Christina Nkrumah of the Convention People's Party (CPP). Samia Nkrumah, being the daughter of Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, added further significance to the contest. However, Paul Essien secured 18,694 votes, accounting for 39.49% of the total votes, clinching the victory and establishing himself as a strong representative of the Jomoro Constituency.

Within the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic, Paul Essien serves on two key committees, the Trade, Industry, and Tourism Committee, and the Judiciary Committee. These roles provide him with the opportunity to influence policy decisions and contribute to the development of Ghana's trade and legal sectors.