Frank Asiedu Bekoe
Frank Asiedu Bekoe | |
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| Member of the 9th Parliament for Suhum (Ghana parliament constituency) | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kwadjo Asante |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Asiedu Bekoe July 9, 1977 Kumasi Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Ghana |
| Alma mater | Suhum Secondary Technical School Mampong Technical College of Education University of Ghana GIMPA |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician, Farmer, Consultant |
| Nickname | Protozoa |
Frank Asiedu Bekoe (born July 9 1977) is a Ghanaian political strategist, educator, and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He is the member of Parliament for Suhum in the Eastern Region.[1][2][3][4] He represents the constituency in the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana as a member of the New Patriotic Party.
He was appointed director of political affairs at the Office of the Chief of Staff at Ghana's Presidency.[5][6][7]
Early life
[edit]Bekoe was born in Kumasi, Ghana, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.He lived in communities including Bedam in Achiase District, Adiembra in Assin North (Ghana parliament constituency), Kwabena Kumi, Suhum and later in Accra.[8]
Education and Career
[edit]Bekoe had his basic education at Forces Primary Burma Camp, Suhum New Town Basic, HECTA International School, continued to Suhum Secondary Technical School, and later studied at Mampong Technical Teachers College before enrolling at the University of Ghana for a Diploma. He later pursued higher education at Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration earning a Bachelor of Science in Defence and International Politics, and the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College for a Master of Science in Defence and International Politics. [8] [9]
Bekoe worked as a teacher before joining VAT service.He later resigned from public service to active partisan politics.[8]
Politics
[edit]Bekoe was voted two consecutive times as the New Patriotic Party constituency secretary for the Ayawaso West in the Greater Accra Region.[10][11][12]
In 2016, after Nana Akufo-Addo won the presidential election in the 2016 Ghanaian general election, the chief of staff, Frema Opare, appointed Bekoe as director of political affairs at the presidency.[13][14]
In December 2023, Bekoe announced his intention to contest for the parliamentary candidacy primaries of the New Patriotic Party in the Suhum (Ghana parliament constituency).[15]
In 2024, he won the New Patriotic Party primaries for the Suhum (Ghana parliament constituency), beating the then incumbent Member of parliament, Kwadjo Asante by polling 496 votes against the incumbent's 320 votes.[16][17][18]
In the 2024 Ghanaian general election, he won the parliamentary seat for the New Patriotic Party in the Suhum (Ghana parliament constituency), beating the candidate of the National Democratic Congress (Ghana), Prince Addo Kwadjo Tabiri, the former Member of Parliament who contested as an independent candidate, Kwadjo Asante and another independent candidate, Frederick Dede Wiafe.[19][20][21]
Personal life
[edit]Frank is a christian and has three children.[22][23]
Philanthropy
[edit]In November 2020, he donated 40 sewing machines to some indigenes in the Suhum Municipal area to promote vocational skills in the community.[24]
In July 2024, he pledged support to an 11-year old who could not speak and walk.[25]
In October 2024, he donated medical equipment including an incubator, baby warmer, doctor’s examination bed, wheelchair, and an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine to the Suhum Government Hospital in the Eastern Region.[26]
References
[edit]- ^ "EC declares NPP's Frank Asiedu Bekoe as MP-elect for Suhum after recount". 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "Frank Asiedu Bekoe triumps in Suhum as NPP secures key Eastern Region seat - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "Dec 7 election: NPP's Frank Asiedu Bekoe wins Suhum parliamentary seat". 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "My Focus Is To Develop Suhum- Protozoa". DailyGuide Network. 2024-12-30. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "NPP Primaries: Asiedu Bekoe files to contest Suhum parliamentary seat". 2023-12-26. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ Dzakpata, Fred (2023-07-25). "Protozoa targeted for 'attacks'". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ "For putting education first, Akufo-Addo deserves another term - Frank Asiedu Bekoe". Graphic Online. 2020-11-29. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
- ^ a b c Writes, Skipper (2025-01-29). "Meet Suhum MP - Frank Asiedu Bekoe: A journey of perseverance, service, and impact". Dailymailgh. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "The NPP Canada Chairman meets Ayawaso West Wuogon Executives". GhanaWeb. 2015-05-23. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Message To Fellow Kukrudites". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "I'll Not Contest Agyarko's Seat- Asiedu Bekoe". The Publisher Online. 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Frank Asiedu Bekoe files to contest NPP Suhum primaries". 2023-12-26. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "TESCON-PU honours Frank Asiedu Bekoe aka PROTOZOA". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Presidential staffer Frank Asiedu Bekoe files to contest NPP Suhum primaries - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Protozoa Ends Suhum MP's Second Term Bid | GhHeadlines Total News Total Information". ghheadlines.com. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ cfeditoren (2024-01-30). "Victorious govt appointees kick out 5 incumbent MPs". Ghana. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Opoku, Duke Mensah (2024-01-29). "NPP Parliamentary Primaries: Victorious govt appointees kick out 5 incumbent MPs". Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Suhum Constituency Parliament Results - Ghana 2024 Election Results". peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Ghana, Media General. "Suhum 2024 Presidential Election Results | Eastern". Media General Election Command Centre. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "NPP retains Suhum seat". GhanaWeb. 2024-12-13. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Protozoa engages churches, the Young Elephant Group and Okada riders in Akorabo". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Ghanaians should pray for a peaceful elections". newsghana.com.gh/. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Frank Asiedu Bekoe supports 40 dressmakers with 40 sewing machines - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Hawkson, Leroy (2024-07-10). "Frank Asiedu Bekoe pledges support for 11-year-old with cerebral palsy - Asaase Radio". Asaase Radio. Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "Protozoa Donates Medical Equipment To Suhum Hospital". DailyGuide Network. 2024-10-12. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
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