Grace Addo

Grace Addo (born 24 December 1960) is a Ghanaian politician. She was a member of the Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. She represented the Manso-Nkwanta constituency and is a member of the New Patriotic Party.[1][2]

Grace Addo
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Manso-Nkwanta
In office
7 January 2013 – 6 January 2017
Personal details
Born (1960-12-24) December 24, 1960
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
Alma materUniversity of Education, Winneba

Early years and education

Addo was born on 24 December 1960 at Asarekrom in the Ashanti Region. She holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Education, Winneba.[3]

Career

Prior to becoming a member of the Parliament of Ghana in 2012. She worked as a tutor at Ejuraman Anglican School.[1]

Politics

Addo was the former New Patriotic Party member of parliament representative for Manso-Nkwanta constituency.[4][5][6] In 2012, she contested in the General Elections and won. She garnered 29, 500 votes which represents 77.03% of the total votes cast and hence defeated the other contestants including Alex Kwame Bonsu, Seth Amakye and Rita Fosuah.[7] In 2016, she lost in the New Patriotic Party parliamentary elections and hence did not get the chance to represent the party in the 2016 Ghanaian General Elections.[8][9] In 2020, she again lost in the New Patriotic Party parliamentary elections.[10]

Personal life

Addo is a Christian. She is married with three children.[1]

References
  1. "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Addo, Grace (Ms)". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  2. Ghana, News (10 November 2012). "Amansie West MP Exposed!". Retrieved 2020-01-25. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  3. "Ghana Parliament member Grace Addo (Ms)". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  4. "Former MP Grace Addo initiates moves at Manso Nkwanta seat". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  5. Quaye, Samuel. "Former MP confident of victory in Manso-Nkwanta NPP primaries". www.gna.org.gh. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  6. "Amansie West NPP Primaries: Aspirant pledges to provide sustainable jobs for constituents - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-02-28. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  7. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2012 Results - Manso Nkwanta Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
  8. "NPP primaries: Manso Nkwanta delegates reject incumbent MP's defeat". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2015-06-21. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  9. "Increase in female MPs generates mixed reactions". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  10. "NPP Big Guns Fall 7 Ministers Out!". DailyGuide Network. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
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