Cynthia Mamle Morrison
Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison MP | |
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| 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 | |
| President | Nana Akuffo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cynthia Mamle Morrison 17 January 1964 Elmina, Central Region, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | seven |
| Alma mater | Maria Montessori Training School |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Educationist |
| Cabinet | Minister |
| Committees | Government Assurance Committee (Chairperson); Communications Committee (Chairperson) |
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]
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
- ^ "'I am a submarine politician' - Gender minister-designate eager to make impact". Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Agona West NDC congratulates Cynthia Morrison". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Borstal homes are my priority - Gender Minister-nominee Cynthia Morrison". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme sacked - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Morrison, Cynthia Mamle". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Morrison, Cynthia Mamle". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Hon. Cynthia Morrison empower Agona West Children through ICT and Entrepreneur Programmes". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Gender Minister cautions against sharing Akuapem Poloo's nude photo with son". MyJoyOnline.com. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Gender Ministry to give free Vitamin C to LEAP beneficiaries amid Covid-19". MyJoyOnline.com. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Arthur, Christopher. "Cynthia Morrison Cerebrates Her 52 Birthday with the People with Disability".
- ^ a b "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Parliament approves construction of TVET facility at Agona West - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Ghana Election 2016 Results - Agona West Constituencywebsite=Ghana Elections". Peace FM. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ "NPP Primatries: Cynthia Morrison Retains Agona West Seat". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Don't impose incumbent MP on Agona West - Concerned Delegates". Graphic Online. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Agona West Constituency: Cynthia Morrison re-elected as MP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Agona West Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Cynthia Morrison - Changed lives of Ghana's conjoined twins". Graphic Online. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
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