Alex Blankson (born 26 December 1980) is a Ghanaian politician and member of parliament for Akrofuom Constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[1][2][3] He is a member of the New Patriotic Party.[4][5]
Hon. Alex Blankson | |
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| Member of Parliament for Akrofuom Constituency | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Abdulai Jabanyite |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alex Blankson 26 December 1980 Adansi Akrofuom, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Committees | Youth, Sports and Culture Committee, Special Budget Committee |
Early life and education edit
Blankson was born on 26 December 1980. He hails from Adansi Akrofuom. Blankson attended Adisadel College and obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate in 1999.[4]
Career edit
Alex was the CEO for Day by Day Healthcare Limited.[4]
Political career edit
During the 2020 Ghanaian general election, Blankson contested for the Akrofuom seat with Joseph Azumah of the NDC, and Prosper Maar of NDP. He polled 11,992 votes representing 58.51% of the total valid votes against Joseph Azumah 8400 votes and Prosper Maar 103 votes, representing 41.5% and 0.5% of the total valid votes cast respectively.[6][7] In 2021, Alan Kyeremanten sworn in Alex Blankson as a board member in a seven-member governing body of Ghana Heavy Equipment Limited.[8]
Committees edit
Alex is a member of the Youth, Sports and Culture Committee and also a member of the Special Budget Committee.[4]
Personal life edit
Alex is a Christian.[9] He is the grandson of Nana Okai Ababio.[10]
Philanthropy edit
In December 2021, he presented about 400 pieces of roofing sheets to aid in the completion of the Grumesa community center.[11] In June 2021, he aided in the planting of over 9,000 trees in the Adansi Akrofuom area.[12]
References edit
- ^ Nunu, Kakra (2021-12-21). "You Are Like A Bad Headmaster- Alex Blankson Tells Bagbin". Wontumi Online. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "Adansi Akrofuom DCE inaugurates classroom blocks". Ghanaian Times. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "Adansi Akrofuom: 90-year-old toilet facility replaced through MDF". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ a b c d "Parliament of Ghana". Parliament Of Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ^ "NPP Steering Committee overturns disqualifications". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Akrofuom Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ^ "Let's work for a new beginning – MP-elect for Akrofuom to constituents". GhanaWeb. 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ^ "Trade Minister sworn-in GHEL board". Africa's Premium Business eNewspaper. 2021-11-05. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "Blankson, Alex". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "Let's work for a new beginning – MP-elect for Akrofuom to constituents". GhanaWeb. 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "Akrofuom district honours gallant farmers". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "DCE, MP and traditional authorities join Tree Planting exercise in Adansi Akrofuom - MyJoyOnline.com". MyJoyOnline. 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
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