Joana Gyan Cudjoe

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Joana Gyan Cudjoe is a Ghanaian politician, businesswoman, women's right advocate [1] and a member of parliament representing the Amenfi Central Constituency in the Western Region of Ghana. [2] She is said to be the only female gold exporter in Ghana. [3]

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Early life

Cudjoe was born on 7 May 1984 and hails from Wassa Agona Amenfi in the Western Region of Ghana. [4] [5] She attended IPMC University College and graduated with a Diploma in Computer Science with Management in 2024. She also had her Diploma in Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Analysis from the Doyen Institute of Intelligence and Investigation. [5]

Career

Cudjoe is a businesswoman and was the President at Golden Empire Legacy Limited. [6]

Political career

Cudjoe is a member of the National Democratic Congress. [7]

2024 elections

In October 2024, the Electoral Commission disqualified Cudjoe because of a court case against her. [8]

Five people accused Cudjoe of forging her voter ID and her party card and they sued her. [9] Later in November 2024, the Sekondi High Court allowed her to contest in the 2024 Ghanaian general election. [10]

In the 2024 Ghanaian general election, she defeated the NPP candidate, Dr Albert Wiredu Arkoh. She secured 26,345 votes whilst Arkoh had 12,096. [7]

Personal life

Cudjoe is married to a member of Keche known as Keche Andrew. [11] [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Amenfi Central MP advocates women's leadership, governance". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  2. ↑ Atiemo, Ebenezer (2024-11-11). "Amenfi Central: The court's ruling is a testament to the power of justice and fairness – Joana Cudjoe" . Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  3. ↑ "Meet the only female gold exporter in Ghana, Mrs Joana Cudjoe Gyan". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  4. ↑ "Joana Gyan CUDJOE personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  5. 1 2 "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  6. ↑ "Gyan Cudjoe, Joana". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  7. 1 2 Annan, Ekow (12 December 2024). "NDC's Joana Gyan Cudjoe Breaks Multiple Records in Amenfi Central". starrfm.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  8. ↑ "NDC's Amenfi Central parliamentary candidate Joana Gyan Cudjoe disqualified by EC". Graphic Online. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  9. 1 2 "Keche's Wife Parliamentary Ambition In Limbo". DailyGuide Network. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  10. ↑ Adogla-Bessa, Delali (2024-11-11). "Amenfi Central NDC Candidate Joana Cudjoe Allowed To Contest 2024 Election After Court Victory - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  11. ↑ "Joana Gyan Cudjoe reveals she disguised herself as poor to test Keche Andrew's love - Radio Univers 105.7fm". 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
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