George Takyi

George Kwabena Obeng Takyi (born 29 March 1965) is a chartered accountant and a member of the Parliament of Ghana for Manso Nkwanta Constituency in the Ashanti Region since January 2021.[1]

Early life and education

Takyi was born 29 March 1965 at Mpatuam, in Amansie West District since 1988. He has a professional certificate in Chartered Accountancy, Business Communication and a master's degree in Business Administration. He is now a PhD candidate in the area of Accounting, Finance and Taxation.[1]

Career and politics

Prior to entering politics, Takyi worked as a lecturer at the Kumasi campus of University of Education, Winneba.

He won the NPP Parliamentary Primaries for the Manso Nkwanta seat against Joseph Albert Quarm,[2] and subsequently contested against Bance Musah Osmane, an NDC candidate in the December 2020 election with 76.1% to win the Manso Nkwanta Constituency seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).[3]

References
  1. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  2. "NPP Primaries: Residents In Manso Nkwanta Jubilate Over Defeat Of Incumbent MP". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  3. FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Manso Nkwanta Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
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