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Richard Akuoko Adiyiah
Finance Officer, Former Member of Parliament
About Richard Akuoko Adiyiah
Richard Akuoko Adiyiah was a finance officer who represented Ahafo Ano North in the Ashanti Region for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from 2009 to 2013. He was born on 20 February 1955 and came from Dwaaho.
He went to Opoku Ware School and earned a master's in public administration at Harvard's Kennedy School, and also studied at the Yale School of Management. He was chief finance officer of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia and later financial controller of GIHOC Distilleries, and was appointed chief executive of the Produce Buying Company. He won Ahafo Ano North in 2008. He died at his home on 30 September 2022, aged 67. He was married with four children. Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh of the NPP holds the seat today.
Frequently asked questions about Richard Akuoko Adiyiah
How old was Richard Akuoko Adiyiah at death?
Richard Akuoko Adiyiah died on September 30, 2022, aged 67. Richard Akuoko Adiyiah was born on February 20, 1955.
What was Richard Akuoko Adiyiah known for?
Richard Akuoko Adiyiah was a Finance Officer, Former Member of Parliament.
What was Richard Akuoko Adiyiah's nationality?
Richard Akuoko Adiyiah was Ghanaian.
Where did Richard Akuoko Adiyiah study?
Richard Akuoko Adiyiah studied at Opoku Ware School Harvard University Yale School of Management.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth
- 20 February 1955
- Date of Death
- 30 September 2022
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Constituency
- Ahafo Ano North
- Political Party
- New Patriotic Party
- Region
- Ashanti
- Religion
- Christian
Education
- Opoku Ware School
- Harvard University
- Yale School of Management
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Sources & References
- "Richard Akuoko Adiyiah". Wikipedia.
- "List of MPs elected in the 2024 Ghanaian general election". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 9 January 2026.
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