Sampson Ahi

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Sampson Ahi is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Bodi constituency in the Western region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] He is the Deputy Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry.[8]

Preceded byNew
Preceded byAnthony K. Gyapong-Mensah
Born (1976-09-14) 14 September 1976 (age 49)
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Sampson Ahi
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Bodi Constituency
Assumed office
7 January 2013
Preceded byNew
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Juabeso constituency
In office
7 January 2005  6 January 2013
Preceded byAnthony K. Gyapong-Mensah
Succeeded byKwabena Mintah Akandoh
Personal details
Born (1976-09-14) 14 September 1976 (age 49)
PartyNational Democratic Congress
OccupationPolitician
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Early life and education

Ahi was born on 14 September 1976. He hails from Sefwi Bodi a town in the Western Region of Ghana. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ghana, Legon and his Executive Masters in Governance and Leadership (EMGL) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).[1][9][10][11]

Career

Prior to entering parliament, Ahi worked as a sector manager for Armar Jaro from 2003 to 2004.[1][9][10] He was the Deputy Minister of Works and Housing under the Mahama administration.[2][12][13][14][15]

Politics

Ahi entered parliament on 7 January 2005 representing the Juabeso constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. He represented the constituency until 2012 when he stood for the seat of the then newly created Bodi constituency. He has been the member of parliament of the constituency to date.[1][9][10][16]

Personal life

Ahi is married with five children. He identifies as a Christian.[1][9][10]

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