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Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi
Zoologist, Former Minister for Education
About Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi
Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi is a zoologist and university administrator who served as Minister for Education under President Kufuor and represented Techiman North in today's Bono East Region for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from 2009 to 2013. He comes from Jama near Techiman.
He attended Adisadel College, studied zoology at the University of Ghana, graduating in 1969, and earned his doctorate at the University of Michigan. He spent many years at the University of Cape Coast and the University of Ghana and was involved in reforming the university system. He won Techiman North in 2008 with 53.4 percent of the vote; the NDC's Alex Kyeremeh took it in 2012. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare of the NDC holds Techiman North today.
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi
How old is Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi?
Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi is 81 years old, born August 21, 1945.
What is Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi known for?
Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi is a Zoologist, Former Minister for Education.
What is Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi's nationality?
Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi is Ghanaian.
Where did Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi study?
Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi studied at Adisadel College University of Ghana University of Michigan.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth
- 21 August 1945
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Constituency
- Techiman North
- Political Party
- New Patriotic Party
- Region
- Bono East
Education
- Adisadel College
- University of Ghana
- University of Michigan
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 13 January 2026.
- "List of MPs elected in the 2024 Ghanaian general election". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 9 January 2026.
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