Francis Kwabena B Owusu-Akyaw

Hon.
Francis Kwabena B. Owusu-Akyaw
MP
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Juaben
Assumed office
7 January 2025
Preceded byAma Pomaa Boateng
PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama
Vice PresidentJane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
Personal details
Born (1979-06-30) 30 June 1979
Juaben, Ghana
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
Alma materSchool of Mines
KNUST
University of Ghana
GIMPA–KAAF
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionGeologist

Francis Kwabena Berepong Owusu-Akyaw (born 30 June 1979) is a Ghanaian politician, minerals consultant, and Member of Parliament for the Juaben Constituency in the Ashanti Region. He represents the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana..[1][2]

Early life and education

Owusu-Akyaw was born on 30 June 1979, in Juaben, Ashanti Region. He earned a Certificate of Proficiency from the School of Mines in July 2004. In June 2020, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), followed by a Master of Science from the University of Ghana in July 2021, and an LL.B. from GIMPA–KAAF University College in June 2022.[3]

Career

Politics

Owusu-Akyaw entered national politics with the 2024 general election, where he won the Juaben parliamentary seat, defeating his NDC rival Eunice Ansu with 21,168 to 8,421 votes[4][5] As part of his legislative duties, he serves on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee as well as the Standing Orders Committee, contributing to discussions and decisions related to land administration, resource governance, and parliamentary procedures.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  2. ^ "Berepong Owusu-Akyaw, Francis Kwabena". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  3. ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  4. ^ "New Juaben South Summary - 2024 Elections". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  5. ^ Boakye, Counselor Michael. "Why Juaben Constituency Should Vote For Hon. Francis Owusu-Akyaw As Parliamentary Candidate". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
  6. ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-06-20.