Samuel Oppong (politician) explained

Samuel Oppong is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the Second Parliament of the Fourth Republic representing the Agona West Constituency in the Central Region of Ghana.^{[1] [2]}

Early life

Opoong was born in Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region of Ghana.

Politics

Oppong was first elected into Parliament on the Ticket of the National Democratic Congress for the Agona East Constituency in the Central Region of Ghana.

Oppong of the National Democratic Congress polled 19,473 votes representing 39.30% out of the 40,309 valid votes cast to win the seat, while Mr. Kofi Tawiah of the New Patriotic Party secured 14,831 votes representing 29.90%, John F. Edwin, Jnr who polled 3,362 votes, Isaac Ebo Bartels who polled 2,091 votes, Baba Rockson who polled 552 votes and Mattew Caurie who polled 0 votes.^[3] He was defeated by Samuel K. Obodai of the New Patriotic Party who polled 21,443 votes representing 57.50%.^[4]

Career

He is a Former member of Parliament for the Agona West Constituency.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Ghanaian Parliamentary Elections (1993–1996)
2. Web site: Can NDC retain Agona West parliamentary seat?. 11 October 2020. Graphic Online. en-gb.
3. Web site: FM. Peace. Ghana Election 1996 Results – Agona West Constituency. 11 October 2020. Ghana Elections – Peace FM.
4. Web site: FM. Peace. Parliament – Agona West Constituency Election 2000 Results. 11 October 2020. Ghana Elections – Peace FM.
5. Web site: Samuel Oppong Confirmed As MCE For Agona West Municipality. 11 October 2020. Modern Ghana. en.
6. Web site: Vote for me as an independent candidate – Former NDC MP . 11 October 2020 . GhanaWeb. . en.