Sampson Ahi

Sampson Ahi is a Ghanaian politician and member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Bodi constituency in the Western region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Sampson Ahi
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Bodi Constituency
Assumed office
7 January 2013
Preceded byNew
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Juabeso constituency
In office
7 January 2005 – 6 January 2013
Preceded byAnthony K. Gyapong-Mensah
Succeeded byKwabena Mintah Akandoh
Personal details
Born (1976-09-14) 14 September 1976
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician

Early life and education

Ahi was born on 14 September 1976. He hails from Sefwi Bodi a town in the Western Region of Ghana. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ghana, Legon and his Executive Masters in Governance and Leadership (EMGL) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).[1][8][9][10]

Career

Prior to entering parliament, Ahi worked as a sector manager for Armar Jaro from 2003 to 2004.[1][8][9] He was the Deputy Minister of Works and Housing under the Mahama administration.[2][11][12][13][14]

Politics

Ahi entered parliament on 7 January 2005 representing the Juabeso constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress. He represented the constituency until 2012 when he stood for the seat of the then newly created Bodi constituency. He has been the member of parliament of the constituency to date.[1][8][9][15]

Personal life

Ahi is married with five children. He identifies as a Christian.[1][8][9]

References
  1. "Ghana MPs – List of MPs". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  2. Peace FM. "Nobody Is Afraid Of Your Jail Threats – Sampson Ahi Fires Back At Atta Akyea". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  3. "COCOBOD hiding information to paint NDC black – Sampson Ahi". Citi 97.3 FM – Relevant Radio. Always. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  4. "We can't bulldoze our way in passing RTI Bill – Ahi". Citi 97.3 FM – Relevant Radio. Always. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  5. "We'll resist mobile phone ban in Chamber of Parliament – Sampson Ahi". Graphic Online. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  6. "Minority threatens to boycott State of the Nation Address over MPs' common fund". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  7. Peace FM. "I Will Not Apologize; Take Me To Court – Sampson Ahi Dares Cecilia Dapaah". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  8. "HON. SAMPSON AHI". Parliament of Ghana. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  9. "HON. SAMPSON AHI". UKGCC. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  10. UKGCC (11 July 2018). "HON. SAMPSON AHI". UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  11. "Hot Audio: Sampson Ahi struggles to pronounce 'disenfranchise' in Parliament". MyJoyOnline.com. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  12. "Ongoing sea defense projects abandoned by NPP – Ahi". Citi 97.3 FM – Relevant Radio. Always. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  13. "Sampson Ahi slams gov't for 'neglecting' Veep residence project". Citi 97.3 FM – Relevant Radio. Always. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  14. "Nobody is afraid of your jail threats – Sampson Ahi fires back at Atta Akyea". www.ghanaweb.com. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  15. "Reject your ex-gratia if… – Sampson Ahi dares NPP MPs". Citi 97.3 FM – Relevant Radio. Always. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
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