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Ernest Kofi Yakah
Former Member of Parliament
About Ernest Kofi Yakah
Ernest Kofi Yakah is an agriculturist who represented New Edubiase in the Ashanti Region for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for three terms, from 2005 to 2017. He was born on 2 August 1959 and comes from Larve-Dabala in the Volta Region.
He holds a diploma in general agriculture from the University of Ghana and was a district coordinator for the National Disaster Management Organisation. He was one of the few NDC MPs from the Ashanti Region, winning New Edubiase in 2004, 2008 and 2012 with between 50 and 55 percent of the vote. He lost in 2016 to George Oduro of the NPP. He is married with six children. Abdul-Salam Adams of the NDC holds the seat today.
Frequently asked questions about Ernest Kofi Yakah
How old is Ernest Kofi Yakah?
Ernest Kofi Yakah is 67 years old, born August 2, 1959.
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Ernest Kofi Yakah is a Former Member of Parliament.
What is Ernest Kofi Yakah's nationality?
Ernest Kofi Yakah is Ghanaian.
Where did Ernest Kofi Yakah study?
Ernest Kofi Yakah studied at University of Ghana.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth
- 2 August 1959
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Constituency
- New Edubease
- Political Party
- National Democratic Congress
- Region
- Ashanti
- Religion
- Christian
Education
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Sources & References
- "Ernest Kofi Yakah". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 1 November 2025.
- "List of MPs elected in the 2024 Ghanaian general election". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 9 January 2026.
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