Nana Akomea


Nana Akomea is a Ghanaian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South from 1997 to 2009, representing the New Patriotic Party.

Early life and Education

Akomea was born on 5th August 1961. He hails from Nsutam in the Fanteakwa District in the Eastern region of Ghana. In 1991, Akomea obtained a Post Graduate Degree in Communication Studies from the University of Ghana.

Career

Akomea is a journalist and advertiser and communication expert. He worked at Focal Point Advertising Company before he became an MP.

Politics

Akomea was the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party. He held this position since 31 January 2011 after the resignation of Kwaku Kwarteng, the previous director. In the politcal space, has been the minister of information, and the Minister for Manpower Development and Employment.

Elections

Akomea was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Okaikwei South constituency in the 5th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana. He was elected with 35,438votes out of the 64,916 total valid votes cast, equivalent to 54.6% of total valid votes. He was elected over Isaac Mensah of the National Democratic Congress, William Aryee of the Democratic Freedom Party and Anthony Mensah of the Convention People's Party. These obtained 39.77%, 0.36% and 5.28% respectively of total valid votes cast.

Personal life

He is Christian and single with two children.