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Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin

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Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin
human
Ein sex anaa gendermale Edit
Country wey e be citizenGhana Edit
Name in native languageAlexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin Edit
Name wey dem give amAlexander Edit
Family nameMarkin Edit
Ein date of birth27 May 1978 Edit
Place dem born amWinneba Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish Edit
Ein occupationpolitician, director, lawyer Edit
Position eholdMember of the 6th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana, Member of the 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana, Member of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana Edit
Educate forUniversity of Buckingham, University of Bradford, University of Buckingham Edit
ResidenceWinneba Edit
Work locationWinneba Edit
Political party ein memberNew Patriotic Party Edit
Religion anaa worldviewCatholicism Edit

Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin (dem born am on 27 May 1978) be Member of de Parliament of Ghana for de Effutu constituency, Central Region. He san serve as member for de Committee for Defense top den Interior Committee insyd Ghana Parliament.[1][2] Rydee he be de Deputy Majority Leader insyd de Parliament of Ghana.[3]

Ein early life den education

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Dem born am for 27 May 1978 wey he dey hail from Winneba wey dey de Central Region for Ghana insyd.[1] He study law for de University of Buckingham, (LLB/MGT, 2003–2006), Ghana School of Law wey he receive Barrister at Law certification (2007–2009) den receive M.A insyd international politics den security studies for de University of Bradford (2009–2010).[4]

Career

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Between de years 1999 den 2003, de Effutu legislator job as Principal Postal Officer for de Ghana Post Company Limited. He san job for de Excel Courier Ghana Limited[5] as de Director between 2004 den 2011 den as Associate at Dehenya Chambers from 2010 to 2016.[6]

Politics

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Insyd 2012, on de ticket of de NPP, Afenyo-Markin contest de NDC parliamentary candidate, Mike Allen Hammah den win.[7]

He cam turn de chairman of Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL) insyd 2017.[8][9] Dem talk say he dey involve in de near collapse of GWCL den oda financial improprieties,[10][11] over wey he launch defamation lawsuit insyd de court.[12] He dey for de Committee of Defense den de Interior Finance Committee top insyd Ghana Parliament.[6]

Insyd 2021, Afenyo-Markin together plus Abdul-Aziz Ayaba Musah, Johnson Kwaku Adu, Laadi Ayii Ayamba den Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah wey dem swear in during de Extraordinary Session 2021 of de Parliament of de ECOWAS wey happen insyd Freetown insyd Sierra Leone.[13]

Projects/Initiatives

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One Teacher, One Laptop

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De One Teacher, One Laptop initiative wey he launch am for 13 October 2018, during de donation of 100 laptops to teachers within de Effutuman for de Ebenezer Methodist Church insyd Winneba.[14][15]

Insyd January, 2021, 40 fresh teachers go receive laptops so say ego enhance teaching den learning.[16][17] Thru dis initiative about 1000 laptops wey he donate give teachers for both private den public schools insyd de constituency.[18][19][20]

The Effutu Dream

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De Effutu Dream wey initiate insyd February 2020 say he go promote de Effutuman culture wey he go create sense of belonging among de youth insyd ein constituency. Dis san focus for capacity building top for ein constituents. De dream dey aim say e go dey brand Effutu Constituency so say ego attract tourists den investors.[21]

Dis initiative wey he birth for conference wey edey under theme "Actualizing de Effutu Dream; de role of Effutu youth".[22][23][24][25][26][27][28]

14 Libraries Project

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As part of delivering quality education insyd ein constituency, he construct 14 libraries wey ego enable reading culture among young people. Total of 14 libraries wey he construct under dis initiative.[29]

Royal Palm Tree Project

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For 7 March 2020, Afenyo-Markin plant Royal Palm trees insyd de Winneba capital.[30][31]

Ein life matter

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Afenyo-Markin marry Dianne Markin wey dem get kids.[32] He dey play table tennis den golf.[33] He be member of de fraternal society wey dem dey bell am Freemason.[34]

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References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  2. ↑ Nartey, Laud (24 January 2022). "E-levy: Concerns on proposed rate must be addressed - Afenyo-Markin". 3NEWS. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "Parliament adjourns today". Graphic Online. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  4. ↑ "Member of Parliament: Hon. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin". Parliament of Ghana.
  5. ↑ "Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin". Data: 1. 6 February 2021. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  7. ↑ FM, Peace. "2012 Election - Effutu Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  8. ↑ "Afenyo-Markin chairs Ghana Water Board". GhanaWeb. 13 September 2017.
  9. ↑ "Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Ghana Water Co Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  10. ↑ Ike Dzokpo (14 June 2019). "Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin: A Classic Paradox. Part II". News Ghana.
  11. ↑ "Trapped Afenyo-Markin tp spill beans". GhanaWeb. 30 September 2015.
  12. ↑ "I am in danger of losing clients over defamatory articles - Afenyo-Markin runs to court". GhanaWeb. 12 September 2019.
  13. ↑ Anaeto, Fred (29 March 2021). "1st Extraordinary Session 2021 of ECOWAS Parliament: Adoption of the Strategic Plan (2020-2024) as the first priority". ECOWAS Parliament Website. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  14. ↑ Mornah, Kennedy (13 October 2018). "CR: Afenyo Markin rescues teachers in Effutu, launches 50, 000 cedi scholarship fund and donates 100 laptops to them". BestNewsGH.com | Compelling News on the go 24/7 All sides all angles. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  15. ↑ "MP for Effutu donates Laptop computers to teachers". GhanaDistricts.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  16. ↑ "Central Region MP Donates Laptops To All Newly Posted Teachers". Legit Newsroom. 11 January 2021. Archived from the original on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  17. ↑ "MP donates HP laptops to newly posted teachers - EducationWeb". educationweb.com.gh. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  18. ↑ "Afenyo-Markins Donates Laptops to Teachers in Effutu | TopNews Ghana". 22 August 2019. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  19. ↑ "Afenyo-Markin to sponsor Effutu Private School Teachers on new curriculum". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  20. ↑ "Effutu: Afenyo Markin launches 'one-private school teacher, one-laptop' initiative". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  21. ↑ "Effutu Dream launched". www.ghanaweb.com. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  22. ↑ eveningmailgh (19 June 2019). "MP FOR EFFUTU DONATES 50 SEWING MACHINES TO CHURCHES IN WINNEBA". The Evening Mail. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  23. ↑ Brown, Kelvin (2 March 2020). "Effutu MP Makes Case For Fishermen". 247acemedia. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  24. ↑ "Afenyo Markin launches 'Efutu Dream' at 1st youth conference". Crystal Updates. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  25. ↑ "We Can Achieve Our Goals With Hardwork -Afenyo-Markin". Oman 107.1 FM. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  26. ↑ "We can achieve our goals with hardwork – Afenyo-Markin". myinfo.com.gh. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  27. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "The Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin Effect Was On Display In Effutu When President Akufo-Addo Visited Winneba". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  28. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "We Can Achieve Our Goals With Hardwork - Afenyo-Markin". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  29. ↑ Agency, Ghana News (27 August 2020). "Alex Afenyo-Markin builds Library for Effutu Essuekyir". News Ghana. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  30. ↑ adorfo (8 March 2020). "Effutu MP lead constituents to plant trees in Winneba". SOKY NEWS. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  31. ↑ joydaddymultimedia (8 March 2020). "Afenyo-Markin Lead Constituents to Plant Trees as Part of Effutu Dream Project". Bryt FM. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  32. ↑ "My wife now calls me 'Mr. E-levy' - Afenyo-Markin". GhanaWeb. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  33. ↑ "HON. ALEXANDER KWAMENA AFENYO-MARKIN – GWCL – Welcome". Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  34. ↑ "I'm a Freemason – Afenyo Markin". GhanaWeb. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
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