Bryan Acheampong
Bryan Acheampong (born 27 November 1972)[1] is a Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament of Abetifi constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1][2] He is a member of the New Patriotic Party of Ghana. He succeeded Peter Wiafe Pepera, who died while in office.[3] He was the Minister of State at the Ministry of Interior between February 2019 to 2020. In 2016, he bought Okwawu United F.C.[4]
Hon Bryan Acheampong MP | |
|---|---|
| MP for Abetifi | |
| Assumed office July 2016 | |
| President | Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo |
| Preceded by | Peter Wiafe Pepera |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bryan Acheampong 27 November 1972 Suhum, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Alma mater | Johnson and Wales University |
Early life and education
He was born on 27 November 1972 in Suhum in the Eastern region of Ghana. Bryan hails from Nkwatia in the Kwahu East District of Ghana. He had his basic school at the Achimota Primary School and continued to the Presbyterian Boys Secondary School in Legon. He graduated from the Johnson and Wales University in the USA with a bachelor's degree and an MBA in Business Administration. He holds a PhD (candidate) in Information Systems at the University of Ghana. He has a Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also has an HP Accredited Sales Professional from the HP University.[5][6][1]
Career
He served in the US Air Force between 2004 and 2006. He was the Minister of State in charge of National Security after he was appointed and sworn in the Office of the Presidency.[5][6][7][8] He is a Consultant. He was the CEO of INTU-Group in Accra.[9] He is currently the Deputy Minister of State in charge of Interior.[10][11][12]
Politics
He is a member of the New Patriotic Party. He is the member of parliament for Abetifi Constituency in the Eastern region of Ghana.[5][6][9][13][14]
Personal life
He is not married. He is a Christian and worships as a Presbyterian.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "HON. BRYAN ACHEAMPONG". Parliament of Ghana. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
- ^ "E/R: Bryan Acheampong Donates Gh₵ 821,000 To Support Coronavirus Fight". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Bryan Acheampong Sworn-In As Abetifi MP". Modern Ghana. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
- ^ "Bryan Acheampong purchases Okwawu United". News Ghana. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "President Akufo-Addo reassigns Bryan Acheampong and Henry Quartey". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Akufo-Addo reassigns Bryan Acheampong, Henry Quartey". Graphic Online. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Oppong-Fosu decries silence on Bryan Acheampong's attitude". Ghanaian Times. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Missing Takoradi girls are alive and fine – Bryan Acheampong | News GhanaToday". GhanaToday. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Ghana MPs – MP Details – Acheampong, Bryan". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "I Erred; Please Forgive Me – Japan Burger Begs Bryan Acheampong". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Bryan Acheampong Supports EC With PPE". DailyGuide Network. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Bantamahene's comments may have triggered Bryan Acheampong's reshuffle – Governance expert". Prime News Ghana. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Starrfmonline (14 April 2020). "COVID-19 : "Giving is humanity" – Bryan Acheampong". Starr Fm. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Agency, Ghana News (15 April 2020). "Bryan Acheampong supports the fight against COVID-19 in Eastern Region". News Ghana. Retrieved 19 July 2020.