Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple
Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple (born November 28, 1987) is a Ghanaian businessman, politician, and philanthropist who serves as the Volta Region's representative on the Council of State since February 2025.[1][2]
Early life and education
Kwamigah-Atokple was born in Weta, a town in Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region.[3][4] He is of Ewe ethnicity.[5]
He completed his secondary education at Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon, in 2008. In 2013, Tanko earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with History from the University of Ghana, Legon. He furthered his education by obtaining an International Executive MBA in Project Management from the Paris Graduate School of Management and an International Certificate in Public-Private Partnership from CITED in Kenya.[6]
Political career
Kwamigah-Atokple is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[7] He served on the party's National Welfare Committee as well as other regional committees.[8]
He unsuccessfully contested the NDC parliamentary primaries in Ketu North constituency in 2019 and 2023.[9][10]
Council of State
In February 2025, at age 37, Kwamigah-Atokple was elected as the Volta Region's representative on Ghana's Council of State.[11] His election marked a generational shift in the region's leadership and restored Weta's representation in national governance, following in the footsteps of Professor Kofi Nyidevu Awoonor, who previously served as Council of State Chairman from 2009 to 2013.[12]
Philanthropy
In 2020, Kwamigah-Atokple founded the Tanko Foundation, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to creating positive social change and empowering communities across Ghana.[13][14]
Personal life
Kwamigah-Atokple is married to Patricia Selassie Awoonor. They have four children.[15]
References
- ^ "Council of State Election: Gabriel Tanko wins Volta Region with 24 votes". 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Tanko Foundation rescues nursing mothers detained over unpaid medical bills". Graphic Online. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Office, Public Relations (2025-02-11). "Gabriel Adovoe Kwabla Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple wins Volta Region's Council of State Elections". VRCC. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Volta region residents push for Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Atokple as Council of State representative - Adomonline.com". 2024-12-31. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Weta returns to Council of State after Gabriel Tanko wins Volta region elections - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah Atokple". GhanaWeb.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Mahama, Tanko donate 74 campaign motorbikes to V/R". Graphic Online. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "NDC top man donates to Ketu North hospital". The Publisher Online. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Full list of winners and losers at NDC parliamentary primaries". 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ GNA (2023-02-17). "Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko readies to contest Ketu North NDC primaries". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Volta Regional Minister congratulates Tanko, expresses delight in his Council of State Membership". DailyGuide Network. 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Council of State elects Chairman". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Tanko Foundation rescues nursing mothers detained over unpaid medical bills". Graphic Online. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Tanko Foundation donates GH₵35k to support twin girls with medical complications - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/person/Gabriel-Tanko-Kwamigah-Atokple-3804