Sammi Awuku
Sammi Awuku | |
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| File:Sammi Awuku.jpg Sammi in 2017 | |
| Born | Samuel Awuku 10 April 1984 |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | 2 |
Samuel Awuku (born April 10, 1984) is a Ghanaian politician who served as Deputy Communications Director, National Youth Organiser and currently the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He is also the Board Chairman of the National Youth Employment Agency (YEA).[1][2]
Birth
Sammi is the only son among four sisters and the last born of his parents. He was born and raised in Koforidua, in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[3]
Education
Sammi had his basic education at Nana Kwaku Boateng Experimental School. He continued his secondary education at St. Augustine's College in Cape Coast and later read Political Science and Psychology at the University of Ghana.[4] Sammi holds a Diploma in Law from the University of London and is currently pursuing a master's degree in International Relations at the Free University of Berlin in Germany.[3]
Personal life
Sammi is married to Mary Anane, with three daughters.[3]
Political career
While at the University of Ghana, Sammi was a member of the political community, contesting for the presidency of the Student Representative Council.
From 2011 to 2013, he worked at the Communications Directorate of the New Patriotic Party, assisting then Director of Communications, Nana Akomea, before his election as National Youth Organiser in April 2014.[3]
During 2012 Election Petition hearing at the Supreme Court of Ghana, Sammi was charged with contempt of the highest court of the land. He was pardoned after pleading guilty and showing remorse.[5]
As National Youth Organiser, Sammi played a vital role in mobilizing the youth leading to NPP's victory in the 2016 Ghanaian general election.[6][7]
In 2016, Sammi was number five among fifty most Influential Young Ghanaians ranking.[8]
References
- ^ "Sammy Awuku appointed YEA Board Chairman - citifmonline.com". 13 September 2017.
- ^ "'Sammi Awuku is a classic representation of excellent organisation' – Praye". www.ghanaweb.com.
- ^ a b c d "NAYA MEETS: Sammy Awuku (National Youth Organiser of the NPP) - Proudly Ghanaian! - EnewsGH". enewsgh.com.
- ^ theheraldteam. "Jobless Sammi Awuku Runs From His Mansion - Herald". theheraldghana.com.
- ^ Obour, Samuel K. (2013-06-27). "Court descends on Sammy Awuku, bars him from election petition hearing".
- ^ Nti, Kwaku (10 January 2018). "Sammi Awuku is an astute politician – NDC man - AdomOnline.com".
- ^ "Sammi Awuku fever grips NPP". www.ghanaweb.com.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Sammi Awuku Among Top Five (5) Most Influential Young Ghanaians For 2016".