Akwasi Opong-Fosu (born 1 February 1958) is a Ghanaian politician. He has been the Member of Parliament for the Amenfi East constituency since 7 January 2013. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress.
He was appointed Minister for Local Government and Rural Development by President John Dramani Mahama in March 2013, and succeeded by Julius Debrah in that title in May 2014.(30 May 2014). Julius Debrah replaces Local Govt Minister, Daily Graphic (Ghana)
Personal life Fosu is a Christian (Word Miracle Church International). He is married with three children.
Early life and education Fosu was born on February 1, 1958. He hails from Afransiei, a town in the Western Region of Ghana. He entered the University of London and obtained his master's degree in Public Policy and Management in 2002.
Politics Fosu is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In 2012, he contested for the Amenfi East seat on the ticket of the NDC sixth parliament of the fourth republic and won.
Employment Fosu is employed in local government service in Accra.
See also List of Mahama government ministers Amenfi East
References
External links Parliament of Ghana Ghana government