Edward Adjaho

Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho, MP (born 3 January 1957) is a Ghanaian politician and barrister who was Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana from 2013 to 2017.

The Right Honourable Edward Adjaho MP
Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana (5th of Fourth Republic)
In office 7 January 2013 – 6 January 2017
President	John Dramani Mahama (2012-17)
Vice President	Kwesi Amissah-Arthur (2012-17)
Preceded by	Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo
Succeeded by	Mike Oquaye
Member of Parliament for Avenor-Ave
In office January 1993 – January 2013
Succeeded by	Bernard Ahiafor
Constituency	Avenor-Ave
Majority	16,867
Personal details
Born	(1957-01-03) 3 January 1957 Ghana
Nationality	Ghanaian
Political party	National Democratic Congress
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Ghana
Occupation	Speaker of Parliament
Profession	Barrister

He was elected to the position of Speaker of Parliament in the morning of 7 January 2013, succeeding Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo. He is the first speaker to have been elected from among members of Ghana's parliament. He thus became the fifth Speaker of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. Following his elevation to the position of Speaker, he resigned his position as Member of Parliament for the Avenor-Ave constituency in the Parliament of Ghana.[1][2] He is one of the few politicians who have retained their seats in parliament throughout the Fourth Republic of Ghana. He is also a member of the Pan-African Parliament.[3]

Education

Adjaho studied at the Accra Academy and continued his education at the University of Ghana, where he obtained the LL.B. degree in 1984. At the Ghana School of Law he trained to become a barrister-at-law in 1986. He worked at the Attorney-General's department before turning to politics.[3]

Politics

Adjaho stood on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress in the 1992 parliamentary election and retained his seat in all four subsequent elections.

By virtue of Article 97 of the 1992 Constitution, Adjaho vacated his seat upon assumption of the office of Speaker of Parliament.[4][5] He was sworn in by Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Woode at the first sitting of the new Parliament.[6] He was the speaker of parliament till his tenure ended on 6 January 2017 after the 6th Parliament was dissolved.[7][8][9]

Personal life

Adjaho is a Christian. He is married and has four children.[10]

Career

He is a lawyer by profession. He worked at the Attorney-General's Department. He was also a Member of Parliament from January 1993 to January 2013.[11]

See also

• National Democratic Congress
• Avenor-Ave constituency

References

1. http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php/news/general-news/18951-doe-adjaho-elected-as-speaker-of-the-six-parliament
2. "Doe Adjaho 'regrets' Deputy Speaker post". MyJoyOnline.com. 1 April 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
3. "Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho , Speaker of Parliament". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
4. "Parliamentary democracy in last 26 years". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
5. "Doe Adjaho broke law on 'acting president' oath – Supreme Court". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
6. Aep Editor (8 January 2013). "Profile of Ghana's New Speaker for the Sixth Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho". Ghana Election 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
7. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
8. "Yu Zhengsheng Holds Talks with Parliament Speaker Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho of Ghana". gh.chineseembassy.org. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
9. "Founder's Award: Doe Adjaho To Win Primus Prize". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
10. "Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho , Speaker of Parliament".
11. "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Adjaho, Edward K. D. (New Speaker)". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 24 February 2020.

Sources

• GhanaDistricts.com

Parliament of Ghana
New title	Member of Parliament for Avenor-Ave 1993 – 7 January 2013	Succeeded by Bernard Ahiafor
Preceded by Freddie Blay	First Deputy Speaker, Parliament of Ghana 2009 - 2013	Succeeded by Ebo Barton Oduro
Preceded by Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo	Speaker of Ghanaian Parliament 2013 - 2017	Succeeded by Mike Oquaye