Samia Nkrumah
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Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah (born 23 June 1960)[1] is a Ghanaian politician and former chairperson of the Convention People's Party, making her the first woman to ever head a major political party in Ghana (CPP).[2] In the 2008 parliamentary election, she won the Jomoro constituency[3] seat at her first attempt. She is the daughter of Kwame Nkrumah, first President of Ghana.[4]
Quick Facts HonourableMP, Chairperson of the Convention People's Party ...
Samia Nkrumah | |
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Chairperson of the Convention People's Party | |
In office September 2011 ā September 2015 | |
Preceded by | Ladi Nylander |
Succeeded by | Edmund N. Delle |
Member of Parliament for Jomoro constituency | |
In office 7 January 2009 ā 6 January 2013 | |
Preceded by | Lee Ocran |
Succeeded by | Francis Kabenlah Anaman |
Personal details | |
Born | Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah (1960-06-23) 23 June 1960 (age 63) Aburi, Ghana |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Michele Melega |
Children | Kwame Thomas Melega |
Parent(s) | Kwame Nkrumah (father) Fathia Nkrumah (mother) |
Relatives | Gamal Nkrumah (brother) Sekou Nkrumah (brother) |
Alma mater | School of Oriental and African Studies |
Occupation | Politician and journalist |
Website | Party website |
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