GhanaMember of ParliamentNational Democratic CongressCentral Region · Assin NorthMember of Parliament
James Gyakye Quayson
Profile
James Gyakye Quayson is a Ghanaian politician currently serving as the Member of Parliament for the Assin North constituency. A member of the National Democratic Congress, he previously worked as a District Manager for the City of Toronto Employment and Social Services in Canada. His political career has been marked by significant legal challenges regarding his dual citizenship, which led to the nullification of his 2020 election victory. After renouncing his Canadian citizenship, he successfully contested and won a by-election in 2023 and was subsequently re-elected in the 2024 general election.
Details
- Born
- October 9, 1952 · 73 years old
- Birth place
- Assin Bereku, Ghana
- Education
- Mfantsipim School; York University
- Career
- District Manager for the City of Toronto Employment and Social Services; Social Services and Community Development Administrator; Farmer