Alex Blankson
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 |
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]
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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