Cynthia Mamle Morrison
Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Agona West constituency | |
| Majority | yes |
| 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 | Hope Of Glory Montessori |
| Occupation | Educationist |
| Cabinet | Minister |
| Committees | Defence and Interior, Privileges, Committee of Selection |
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]
Early life and education
Cynthia Morrison was born on 17 January 1964 in Elmina, Central Region.[4] She acquired a teacher training certificate at Maria Montessori Training School in 1992. [5] She also has certificates in catering.[6]
Personal life
She is married to Herbert Morrison with seven children.[7] She identifies as a Christian.[4]
Philanthropy
Cynthia Morrison donated items including wheel chairs, walking coaches for the blind and crutches as part of her 52nd birthday celebration.[8]
Politics
Morrison contested and won the New Patriotic Party parliamentary seat for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region. She won this seat during the 2016 Ghanaian general elections. Two other candidates namely Charles Obeng-Inkoom of National Democratic Congress Party and Evans Idan Coffie of Convention People's Party also contested in the 2016 by-election of the Agona West constituency held in 2016.[9] Cynthia won the election by obtaining 32,770 votes out of the 56,878 cast, representing 58.03 percent of total valid votes.[4]
References
- ^ "'I am a submarine politician' - Gender minister-designate eager to make impact". Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Agona West NDC congratulates Cynthia Morrison". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ Graphic.com.gh. "Borstal homes are my priority - Gender Minister-nominee Cynthia Morrison". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Morrison, Cynthia Mamle". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Morrison, Cynthia Mamle". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ 122108447901948 (18 January 2014). "Cynthia Morrison - Changed lives of Ghana's conjoined twins". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has numeric name (help) - ^ Arthur, Christopher. "Cynthia Morrison Cerebrates Her 52 Birthday with the People with Disability".
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2016 Results - Agona West Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
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