Shama (Ghana parliament constituency)

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Shama
constituency
for the Parliament of Ghana
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District Shama District
Region Western Region of Ghana
Current constituency
Created2008
Party New Patriotic Party
MP Samuel Erickson Abakah

The Shama constituency is in the Western region of Ghana. The inhabitants of the town are mostly engaged in fishing and its related activities such as fish processing for local markets. The town has 20946 inhabitants. [1] The town is in the Shama District. [2]

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References

  1. "Shama, Ghana". www.wolframalpha.com. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  2. FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Shama Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2022-11-15.