Seth Osei-Akoto
Hon. Seth Osei-Akoto MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Kwame Asiamah |
| President | John Mahama |
| Vice President | Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1962 Bontomuruso |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Committees | Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Deputy Ranking Member Private Members Bill and Private Members Motion |
Seth Osei-Akoto (born 14 August 1962) is a Ghanaian politician and a member of parliament (MP) representing the Atwima Mponua constituency in the Ashanti Region. He is affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and serves as a member of the minority in the 9th Parliament of Ghana.[1] [2]
Early life and education
Seth Osei-Akoto was born on August 14, 1962, in Bontomuruso, a town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He pursued higher education abroad, earning a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from the University of Science and Technology in 1987. He furthered his studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia, where he obtained a Master of Forest Science in 1995.[1]
Career
Before entering politics, Seth Osei-Akoto had a distinguished career in agriculture. He served as the director of crop services at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, contributing to the development of agricultural policies and programs in Ghana.[3] He entered the political arena as a parliamentary candidate for the Atwima Mponua constituency on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He has been actively involved in the constituency, engaging with traditional leaders and party members to foster unity and development.[2]
Parliamentary service
Seth Osei-Akoto was elected as the member of parliament for Atwima Mponua in the 2024 general elections. He secured 29,616 votes, representing 50.47% of the total votes cast. As an MP, he serves on various parliamentary committees such as the Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs as the deputy ranking member.[2][1][4]
Personal life
He is a devout Catholic and the son of the late Baffour Akoto
References
- ^ a b c "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ a b c "Osei-Akoto, Seth". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "MoFA to partner Standards Authority to deal with Aflatoxins menace". 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "Mr. Seth Osei-Akoto donates Mathematical sets to BECE candidates". GhanaDistricts.com. Retrieved 2025-04-30.