Obuobia Darko-Opoku

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Obuobia Darko-Opoku is a Ghanaian politician, journalist and philanthropist. [1] She is a former parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress in Weija-Gbawe. [2] [3]

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Career

She used to host TV Africa's Morning Show dubbed "Breakfast Live" along with actress Nikki Samonas and Khadijat. [4] She is the host for Pause for three minutes, [5] a motivational show which was nominated for L.E.A.D series award in 2017. [6] [7] [8]

Philanthropy

Darko-Opoku founded the Obuobia Foundation, a non profit organization which provides support to women and her constituents. [9] Through her foundation she has made various donations to the Muslim community, the Weija Gbawe Constituency and the Ga South Municipality. [10] [11]

Politics

During the 2012 and 2016 General Elections, she contested for the Weija-Gbawe parliamentary seat and lost. [12] [13] [14] [15] In 2019, she was appointed by the National Democratic Congress to be the party's Deputy National Communications Director. [16] And she is the former Deputy Chief Executive Director of Ghana Free Zones Authority. [17] [18]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Weija-Gbawe: Obuobia Darko-Opoku launches campaign". Kessben FM. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  3. ↑ "Mallam-Gbawe Commuters Laud Obuobia Darko-Opoku for Grading and Reshaping Bad Roads in The Weija-Gbawe Constituency". myghanalinks. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  4. ↑ "Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Nikki Samonas and Khadijat to Host TV AfricaMorning Show". ghanaweb. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  5. ↑ Starrfmonline. "Obuobia launches 'Pause 4 Three Minutes' show | Starr Fm" . Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  6. ↑ "Obuobia's 'Pause For 3 Minutes' nominated for Award". pulse ghana. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  7. ↑ "Obuobia's 'Pause For 3 Minutes' nominated for Award". myjoyonline. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  8. ↑ "Obuobia Darko-Opoku Archives". Today Newspaper. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  9. ↑ zionfelix (11 February 2018). "New TV Africa! Nikki Samonas, Obuobia And Khadijat To Host Morning Show". ZionFelix. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  10. ↑ "Two foundations donate to Ga South Municipal Hospital". graphic ghana. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  11. ↑ theheraldteam. "Obuobia Darko Celebrates Valentine's Day With Patients". Herald. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  12. ↑ Quashie, Richard (3 August 2017). "Former MP aspirant, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, releases new photos to show off her angelic beauty". Yen- Ghana news. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  13. ↑ "NDC 's Obuobia Darko-Opoku looking 'sweet 16' in new photos". ghanaweb. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  14. ↑ "National Chief Imam confers with Obuobia Darko-Opoku - Government of Ghana". ghana government. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  15. ↑ "Aspiring NDC MP donates ambulance to Ga South Hospital". myjoyonline. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  16. ↑ "NDC Appoints Obuobia Darko-Opoku Deputy National Communications Director". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  17. ↑ Journalist, Mustapha Attractive. "NDC Appoints Obuobia Darko-Opoku Deputy National Communications Director". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  18. ↑ "Ghana Free Zones Board donates to journalists". ghananewsagency. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
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