Cynthia Mamle Morrison

Cynthia Mamle Morrison (born 17 January 1964) is a Ghanaian politician and a member of the New Patriotic Party. She is currently the member of parliament for Agona West Constituency. On 9 August 2018, she was appointed Minister designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection by President Nana Akufo-Addo.[1][2][3] She was formally the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.[4][5]

Hon.
Cynthia Mamle Morrison
MP
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Agona West constituency
Assumed office
7 January 2017
Minister of Gender, Children & Social Protection
In office
8 August 2018 – 6 January 2021
PresidentNana Akuffo-Addo
Personal details
Born
Cynthia Mamle Morrison

(1964-01-17) 17 January 1964
Elmina, Central Region, Ghana
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
Childrenseven
Alma materMaria Montessori Training School
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionEducationist
CabinetMinister
CommitteesGovernment Assurance Committee (Chairperson); Communications Committee (Chairperson)

Early life and education

Cynthia Morrison was born on 17 January 1964 in Elmina in the Central Region.[6] She acquired a Teacher Training Certificate at Maria Montessori Training School in 1992 and also in Hepziba Montessori.[7] She also has certificates in catering from Flair Catering.[8]

Career

She was the executive director and a Manager of her own company.[8] She was also the Proprietress of Maryland Montessori in Dansoman.[6] She is currently the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.[9][10][11][12][13]

Philanthropy

Cynthia Morrison donated items including wheel chairs, walking coaches for the blind and crutches as part of her 52nd birthday celebration.[14]

Politics

Morrison is a member of the New Patriotic Party. She is currently the Member of parliament for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region.[15][16]

2016 elections

She won this seat during the 2016 Ghanaian general elections. Two other candidates namely Charles Obeng-Inkoom of National Democratic Congress and Evans Idan Coffie of Convention People's Party also contested in the 2016 by-election of the Agona West constituency held in 2016.[17][18][19] Cynthia won the election by obtaining 32,770 votes out of the 56,878 cast, representing 58.03 percent of total valid votes.[6]

2020 elections

She contested the 2020 Ghanaian general election as the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party and was elected for a second four-year term.[20] She polled 30,513 out of a total of 59,193 valid votes cast as against Paul Ofori-Amoah of the opposition National Democratic Congress who had 27,673 votes,[20] and an Independent candidate Ishmael Kofi Tekyi Turkson had 1,007 votes.[21]

Committees

She is the Chairperson of the Government Assurance Committee and also the Chairperson of the Communications Committee.[15]

Personal life

She is married to Herbert Morrison with seven children.[22] She identifies as a Christian.[6]

References
  1. "'I am a submarine politician' - Gender minister-designate eager to make impact". Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  2. "Agona West NDC congratulates Cynthia Morrison". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  3. "Borstal homes are my priority - Gender Minister-nominee Cynthia Morrison". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  4. "National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme sacked - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  5. "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  6. "Morrison, Cynthia Mamle". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  7. "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Morrison, Cynthia Mamle". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  8. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  9. "CLOTTEY KORLEY CONSTITUENCY BENEFITS FROM THE GOG-FBO's FOOD DONATION TO THE NEEDY : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection". www.mogcsp.gov.gh. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  10. "ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT ALL CONTESTANTS TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS – HON. CYNTHIA MORRISON TO MISS GHANA EXECUTIVES : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection". www.mogcsp.gov.gh. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  11. "Hon. Cynthia Morrison empower Agona West Children through ICT and Entrepreneur Programmes". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  12. "Gender Minister cautions against sharing Akuapem Poloo's nude photo with son". MyJoyOnline.com. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  13. "Gender Ministry to give free Vitamin C to LEAP beneficiaries amid Covid-19". MyJoyOnline.com. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  14. Arthur, Christopher. "Cynthia Morrison Cerebrates Her 52 Birthday with the People with Disability".
  15. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  16. "Parliament approves construction of TVET facility at Agona West - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  17. "Ghana Election 2016 Results - Agona West Constituencywebsite=Ghana Elections". Peace FM. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  18. "NPP Primatries: Cynthia Morrison Retains Agona West Seat". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  19. "Don't impose incumbent MP on Agona West - Concerned Delegates". Graphic Online. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  20. "Agona West Constituency: Cynthia Morrison re-elected as MP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  21. FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Agona West Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  22. "Cynthia Morrison - Changed lives of Ghana's conjoined twins". Graphic Online. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2019.


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