Nelson Kofi Djabab

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Nelson Kofi Djabab
MP
Member of Parliament for Krachi East
Assumed office
January 2025
Personal details
Born (1974-02-24) February 24, 1974 (age 51)
Pai-Katanga, Ghana
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
Alma mater Ghana Communication Technology University, University of Ghana, Dambai College of Education
OccupationPolitician, educator, logistics professional

Nelson Kofi Djabab (born 24 February 1974) is a Ghanaian politician and educator. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Krachi East Constituency in the 2024 Ghanaian general election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Djabab hails from Pai-Katanga in the Oti Region of Ghana. He obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at Kadjebi Asato Secondary School in 1995. He earned a Teachers' Certificate A from Dambai College of Education in 2000.

He continued his studies at the University of Ghana, obtaining a Diploma in 2005 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Information Studies and History in 2008. He later completed a Master of Science degree in logistics from Ghana Communication Technology University in August 2014. [4]

Career

Djabab has worked across the education, logistics, and finance sectors. He began his professional career as a teacher with the Ghana Education Service, later serving as Shipping Manager at Ghana Supply Company Limited, and subsequently as managing director of GC Microcredit. In 2024, he contested the general election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Krachi East, marking his first term in Parliament. He serves on the Information and Communications Committee and the Standing Orders Committee. [5] [6]

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References

  1. GNA (8 December 2024). "Nelson Kofi Djabab wins Krachi East parliamentary seat". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  2. Online, Peace FM. "Krachi East Constituency Parliament Results - Ghana 2024 Election Results". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  3. GTonline (29 August 2023). "Krachi East: NDC parliamentary candidate calls on Paramount chief of Akroso". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  4. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  5. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  6. GNA (12 December 2024). "Krachi East MP-Elect Expresses Gratitude to Constituents". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 22 July 2025.