Kwabena Darko (born 23 October 1942) is an entrepreneur, minister of religion and former politician. He owns the largest privately owned agro-industrial concern in Ghana and is listed in “Who’s Who in World Poultry”. Darko is also known by many in the sub-region as the “Poultry King” and "Akokɔ Darko" (meaning "Poultry Darko" in Akan).
Kwabena Darko was born on 23 October 1942 at Bekwai, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[1] He lost his father at an early age and had to engage in petty trading to supplement the family income. He ended up in part-time education in order to devote more time to trading because of the family's financial circumstances. His mother later remarried the owner of a small chicken farm. Kwabena Darko quickly learnt the running of the farm and was an able assistant to his stepfather. He proceeded to Israel, where he studied agriculture at the Ruppin Institute, specialising in poultry science in the late 1950s and early sixties.[1][2]
Careeredit
On his return to Ghana, Kwabena Darko worked with the Ghana State Farms Corporation. After 6 months, he resigned and joined his stepfather, who was now into commercial poultry farming.[1] The farm expanded from 5,000 birds to 100,000 birds for egg laying within two years.[2] He started his own poultry farm, Darko Farms and Company in April 1967.[1][3]
Politicsedit
Kwabena Darko who describes himself as Nkrumahist[2] run for president in the 1992 election on the ticket of the National Independence Party with Naa Afarley Sackeyfio as the running mate. He came 4th with 2.8 per cent of the total votes cast. The election was won by Jerry Rawlings of the National Democratic Congress,[4] who reportedly said that "people should not buy chicken from Darko Farms, because if they did I would get money for politics".[2]
Christianityedit
Darko was reportedly a Christian from the age of about 16 years. Between 1965 and 1996, he was a deacon (Elder) with the Assemblies of GodChurch. He went on to hold other positions in the church. He has been the International Vice-President of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International (FGBMFI), (Africa), an international Christian network, from 1990 to 1995. He became the General Overseer for the Oasis of Love International Church since 1996. he was ordained as a minister of religion in 2000.[1]
Familyedit
Kwabena Darko is married to Rev. Dr. Christiana Darko, a director of the Darko Farms and Company Limited as well as the International Outreach Director for West Africa of The Women’s Aglow Fellowship International. They have six children, Sam, Vernon, Jonathan, Maxine, Mercy and Bernice. The first three are actively involved in running the company.[1]
Positions currently heldedit
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Darko Farms and Company Limited - 1969–present
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the Poultry King and Akokɔ Darko meaning Poultry Darko in Akan Kwabena DarkoBorn 1942 10 23 23 October 1942 age 81 Bekwai GhanaEducationAgriculturistOccupationEntrepreneurSpouseChristiana DarkoChildren6 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Politics 4 Christianity 5 Family 6 Positions currently held 7 Honours 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksEarly life editKwabena Darko was born on 23 October 1942 at Bekwai in the Ashanti Region of Ghana 1 He lost his father at an early age and had to engage in petty trading to supplement the family income He ended up in part time education in order to devote more time to trading because of the family s financial circumstances His mother later remarried the owner of a small chicken farm Kwabena Darko quickly learnt the running of the farm and was an able assistant to his stepfather He proceeded to Israel where he studied agriculture at the Ruppin Institute specialising in poultry science in the late 1950s and early sixties 1 2 Career editOn his return to Ghana Kwabena Darko worked with the Ghana State Farms Corporation After 6 months he resigned and joined his stepfather who was now into commercial poultry farming 1 The farm expanded from 5 000 birds to 100 000 birds for egg laying within two years 2 He started his own poultry farm Darko Farms and Company in April 1967 1 3 Politics editKwabena Darko who describes himself as Nkrumahist 2 run for president in the 1992 election on the ticket of the National Independence Party with Naa Afarley Sackeyfio as the running mate He came 4th with 2 8 per cent of the total votes cast The election was won by Jerry Rawlings of the National Democratic Congress 4 who reportedly said that people should not buy chicken from Darko Farms because if they did I would get money for politics 2 Christianity editDarko was reportedly a Christian from the age of about 16 years Between 1965 and 1996 he was a deacon Elder with the Assemblies of God Church He went on to hold other positions in the church He has been the International Vice President of the Full Gospel Businessmen s Fellowship International FGBMFI Africa an international Christian network from 1990 to 1995 He became the General Overseer for the Oasis of Love International Church since 1996 he was ordained as a minister of religion in 2000 1 Family editKwabena Darko is married to Rev Dr Christiana Darko a director of the Darko Farms and Company Limited as well as the International Outreach Director for West Africa of The Women s Aglow Fellowship International They have six children Sam Vernon Jonathan Maxine Mercy and Bernice The first three are actively involved in running the company 1 Positions currently held editChairman and Chief Executive Officer Darko Farms and Company Limited 1969 present Chancellor Regent University College of Science and Technology 2003 present Member Nominating Committee of the African Prize for Leadership 1994 Present International Secretary FGBMFI Costa Mesa U S 1994 Present General Overseer The Oasis of Love International Church 1996 Present Board Member Oasis International Training Center 2000 Present External Board Member The Bank of Ghana 2001 Present Chairman Sinapi Aba Trust 1994 PresentHonours editGrand Medal Order of the Volta National Award for his Contributions to Agriculture 1978 Honorary Certificate for Selfless Devotion to Charity by Christian Voluntary Society 1978 Award by Ghana Animal Science Association for Outstanding Contribution to the Association 1982 Best Farmer Award Royal Agriculture Show London 1984 Honorary Member Ghana Science Association 1985 National Best Poultry Farmer 1986 Meritorious Award for Contribution to Charity by the Ghana National Trust Fund 1990 Certificate of Honor for Voluntary Service and Contribution to Charity by the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development 1990 The First General Superintendent Certificate of Honor Assemblies of God Ghana 1990 Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Contribution to the Ghana Feed Millers Association 1992 Junior Achievement of Ghana Business Hall of Fame 1992 Ordained as a Minister of religion 2000 Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree by KNUST 2002 Honorary Doctorate of Divinity by Global Missions and Bible College London 2002See also editList of Ghanaian politicians National Independence PartyReferences edit a b c d e f Rev Dr Kwabena Darko Detailed Biography Ghana Web Retrieved 2007 04 23 a b c d Interview with Mr Kwabena Darko Managing Director Chairman of Darko Farms amp Co Ltd World Investment News Retrieved 2007 04 23 Welcome to Darko Farms amp Company Limited Darko Farms amp Company Limited online Retrieved 2007 04 23 Elections in Ghana 03 November 1992 Presidential Election African Elections Database Retrieved 2007 04 23 External links editProfile of Kwabena Darko Darko Farms and Company Limited Business positions New title Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Darko Farms and Company Limited1969 present Incumbent Party political offices Preceded byNew party Leader of the National Independence Party1992 1993 Succeeded byParty merged with People s Heritage Party to form People s Convention Party Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kwabena Darko amp oldid 1190707918, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
