Peter Boamah Otokunor
Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor | |
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| Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress | |
| In office 19 October 2018 – 18 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Koku Anyidoho |
| Succeeded by | Mustapha Gbande |
| Head of Research at the Communications Directorate Office of the President | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Boamah Otokunor |
| Nationality |  Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Ghana |
| Alma mater | Holy Trinity Cathedral Senior High School University of Ghana ITC-ILO Turin Italy SMC University |
| Occupation | Agricultural Economist, Chartered Financial Economist |
| Profession | Agricultural Economist |
Peter Boamah Otokunor is a Ghanaian politician, agricultural economist , chartered financial economist, policy analyst, and lecturer. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former the deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority and also former deputy General Secretary of the NDC[1][2][3][4]
Education[edit]
Otokunor holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana and a PhD in Finance from SMC University.[5][6] He is Chartered Financial Economist and a Fellow Chartered Economist of the Association of Certified and Chartered Economists (ACCE),[7] in addition to being a Member of the Association of Certified and Chartered Economists.[8] Furthermore, he holds an honorary Doctorate in Executive Leadership from New England University, USA.[9] His educational background also includes a Diploma in Youth Development from the International Training College of the International Labour Organization, Turin, Italy. Otokunor earned both his Master of Arts degree in Economic Policy Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture (Animal Science) from the University of Ghana, Legon[10]
Politics[edit]
Extensively credited for his student activism days in University of Ghana, Boamah grew through the ranks of the National Democratic Congress and in 2018 was elected as the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress.[11][12][13][14][15]
Boamah is the Secretary General of the African Leftist Party Schools Union (ALPSU). Presently, he holds the role of Director of Corporate Affairs for the National Democratic Congress and is a member of the NDC Elections Directorate.[16] He has played significant roles in various NDC campaigns, including serving as Deputy Campaign Manager for the 2020 NDC - John Mahama Campaign[17] and leading the Operations Sub-Committee of the 2012 NDC - John Mahama Campaign. Boamah also served as Secretary to the NDC 2016 Manifesto Committee and as a member of the 2020 and 2024 Manifesto Committees of the NDC. He was also appointed the registrar for Ghana Institute of Social Democracy.[18]
Public service[edit]
In his public service life, Boamah is a Lecturer at the Department of Economics and Actuarial Science at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. He served as the Head of Research at the Communications Directorate at the Office of the President[19] under John Atta Mills. Additionally, he served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) of Ghana. Otokunor also contributed to the Macroeconomic Stability Committee of the '2014 Senchi National Economic Forum'.
Personal life[edit]
Peter Boamah Otokunor is a family man, married with four children.[20]
References[edit]
- ^ Afranie, Shadrack (30 August 2022). "Peter Boamah Otokunor Biography, Age, Net worth, Education, Children, Wife, Parents, Leadership". Coverghana.com.gh. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Peter Otokunor, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "NPP's conference 'the biggest congregation of Ghana's problems' – Otokunor". Ghanas Online. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ Agboni, Nicholas Kelvin (30 August 2022). "Peter Boamah Otokunor Biography, Age, Net worth, Education, Children, Wife, Parents, Leadership". CoverGhana. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Samih, Faddi. "Dimirifa Due - But A Word Of Advice, Peter Boamah Otokunor". Modern Ghana.
- ^ "Peter Otokunor grabs doctorate degree from UG". Ghanaian Times. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "NDC's Peter Otokunor gets certification as Chartered Financial Economist". GhanaWeb. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Gyesi (30 July 2022). "NDC's Otokunor graduates with PhD".
- ^ Agboni, Nicholas Kelvin (30 August 2022). "Peter Boamah Otokunor Biography, Age, Net worth, Education, Children, Wife, Parents, Leadership". CoverGhana. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Agboni, Nicholas Kelvin (30 August 2022). "Peter Boamah Otokunor Biography, Age, Net worth, Education, Children, Wife, Parents, Leadership". CoverGhana. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Peter Otokunor: My Kaftan camboo fashion has ..." Graphic Online. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "We're prepared to take over power from NPP – Boamah Otokunor". Ghanaian Times. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Otokunor announces bid to lead NDC as its next General Secretary". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "NPP's plan to rig 2024 elections will be stopped – Otokunor – MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Peter Otokunor, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Nkansah, John. "Alabi, Otokunor And Segbefia Lead NDC Campaign 2020". Modern Ghana.
- ^ "NDC's Peter Otokunor gets certification as Chartered Financial Economist". GhanaWeb. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Peter Otokunor, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Dzakpata, Fred (29 July 2023). "NDC's Otokunor shares romantic picture to mark 5th marriage anniversary". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 20 March 2024.