Samuel Erickson Abakah

Samuel Erickson Abakah (born 10 October 1959) is a Ghanaian politician and member of the New Patriotic Party. He was the member of parliament for the Shama Constituency, in the Western Region of Ghana From 7 January 2021 to 6 January 2025.[1][2][3][4]

Hon
Samuel Erickson Abakah
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Shama Constituency
In office
7 January 2021  6 January 2025
Personal details
BornSamuel Erickson Abakah
(1959-10-10) 10 October 1959 (age 66)
Abuesi
PartyNew Patriotic Party
OccupationPolitician
CommitteesEmployment, Social Welfare and State Enterprises Committee, Special Budget Committee

Early life and education

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Abakah hails from Abuesi and is a barrister who qualified in 2000.[5][6]

Career

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He was the Head of Chambers at Ogyefo Chambers.[7]

Politics

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He defeated Ato Panford in the National Patriotic Party 2020 primary elections and thereby became the flagbearer for the party in that constituency.[8] He amassed 22,774 votes, which was 50.94% of the total votes cast.[9]

Personal life

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He is a Christian.

References

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  1. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  2. "Shama MP expresses readiness to work with DCE". The Daily Statesman Newspaper. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  3. Today, Ghana (9 June 2021). "Health Minister inaugurates Governing Board of NHIA – GhanaToday". Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  4. "Parliamentary Results for Shama". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  5. "Abakah, Samuel". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  6. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  7. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  8. "Former Shama NPP MP is gone". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  9. "Abakah, Samuel". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 14 August 2025.