Ernest Debrah
Ernest Akobuor Debrah (3 June 1947 – April 6, 2016)[1] was a Ghanaian politician. He was the Minister for Food and Agriculture (February 2005 to January 2009), having previously served as Regional Minister for Brong-Ahafo and then Regional Minister for the Northern Region from February 2001 to January 2004. He was elected to Parliament from Tano North in December 2004.
Hon. Ernest Akobuor Debrah | |
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| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Tano North | |
| Assumed office January 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Donkor |
| Majority | 5,923 |
| 29th Minister for Food and Agriculture (Ghana) | |
| In office February 2005 – January 2009 | |
| President | John Kufuor |
| Preceded by | Major Courage Quashigah |
| Succeeded by | Kwesi Ahwoi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1947 |
| Died | April 6, 2016[1] Accra, Ghana. |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | 5 |
He was given an award in 2009 during the Farmers' Day celebrations.[2]
References
- Ernest Debrah, Former-Agric Minister Dies at 69, The Accra Report, 6 April 2016, retrieved 6 April 2016
- "Ministry Of Food And Agriculture Honours Past Ministers". Official Website. Ghana Government. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
Sources
- Ernest Akobuor Debrah Accrareport.com
| Parliament of Ghana | ||
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| Preceded by Joe Donkor |
Member of Parliament for Tano North 2005 – present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Northern Region Minister ? –? |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by ? |
Brong Ahafo Region Minister 2001 –2004 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Courage Quashigah |
Minister for Food and Agriculture 2005 –2009 |
Succeeded by Kwesi Ahwoi |
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