Agnes Asangalisa Chigabatia

Agnes Asangalisa Chigabatia is a Ghanaian female politician and former member of the parliament for Bulsa North Constituency.[1][2]

Early Life and Education

Agnes Chigabatia was born on the 20 October 1956 at Chuchuliga in the Upper East Region of Ghana. She acquired her middle school education at Adda Middle School in Navrongo and Ayieta Middle School in Sandema. Agnes later had her secondary school education at St. Francis Girls' Senior High School, Jirapa. She furthered her education at the Accra Polytechnic where she acquired and Advance Level in Catering Certificate. [3]

Politics

Agnes Chigabatia contested in the 2004 parliamentary elections on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party of which she won. She pulled a total vote 6,160 representing 33.70%.[4] She served for a period of four years (7 January 2005 - 7 January 2009). Within this same period, Agnes was also the Deputy Minister for the Upper East Region.[5] Agnes lost her position as member of parliament during the 2008 election where she lost to Timothy Awotiirim Ataboadey.[6]

References
  1. "Hon. Agnes Chigabatia For Vice President". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  2. "Former MP condemns politicians campaigning with akpeteshie". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  3. Sam, Eben C. (2005-01-15). The Mirror: Issue2614 January 15 2005. Graphic Communications Group.
  4. FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2004 Results - Builsa North Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  5. "Ghana: Meet Agnes Chigabatia – Ghanaian Female Politician · Global Voices". Global Voices. 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  6. "Ghana MPs - News & Events Details - Builsa North begins NPP parliamentary primaries today". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
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