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Revision as of 07:04, 10 September 2021
Paul Adom Otchere | |
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| Born | Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School University of Ghana University of London |
| Occupation | Broadcast journalist, |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Notable credit(s) | Good Evening Ghana, Metro TV (Ghana) |
Paul Adom Otchere is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist and the host of Good Evening Ghana - a current affairs TV program in Ghana.[1] He is also a board member of the National Communications Authority.[2][3]
Early life and education
Otchere grew up in Burma Camp (Accra, Ghana) where his father served, first as an infantry lieutenant with the 3rd Battalion and later as a finance officer with the army's pay corps. His early education was at Garrison Primary School in Burma Camp; his secondary education was at Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School. He later gained admission to the University of Ghana where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Classics. He then studied Law, obtaining an LLB from the same university. He also studied at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies where he was awarded a Master of Science in Development Economics.[1]
Broadcast career
Otchere worked as a news reporter in the late 1990s and was awarded 'Best News Reporter' in 2001 by the Ghana Journalists Association. He covered the 2001 United Kingdom general election working as a news reporter for the BBC.[4]
He is the producer and the host of one of Ghana's longest political talk show Good Evening Ghana[1][5] where he has interviewed notable Ghanaians.[6][7][8]
Award
He was named the Best News Reporter in 2001 by Ghana Journalists Association.[1]
Personal life
He married Rosemary Adom Otchere on 30 December 2005.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d "Paul Adom Otchere Gets Appointment". peacefmonline.com. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Paul Adom-Otchere appointed NCA board member". ghanaweb.com. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Ablakwa: NDC will be vigilant with Akufo-Addo appointee Adom-Otchere". Kweku Zurek. https://www.graphic.com.gh. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
{{cite news}}: External link in|agency= - ^ "Straight Talk Journal: A conversation with Paul Adom-Otchere". Vincent Djokoto. ghanaweb.com. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Tony Aidoo walks out on Good Evening Ghana". Nathan Gadugah. myjoyonline.com. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "PLAYBACK: Akufo-Addo speaks on Good Evening Ghana". No. 29 October 2020. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "President Mahama dazzles on Good Evening Ghana". ghanaweb.com. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Okudzeto Ablakwa 'exposed' again over NPP's 'One District, One Factory' claim". ghanaweb.com. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Adom-Otchere Takes a Wife". ghanaweb.com. 8 January 2006. Retrieved 20 November 2020.