Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo (born July 28, 1976) is a Ghanaian politician, entrepreneur, and banker. He currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta Constituency in the Ashanti Region, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
Early Life & Education
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Birth: July 28, 1976, Pakyi No. 1, Amansie West District, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
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Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), July 2001.
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Postgraduate: MBA in Finance, University of Wales, May 2004.
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Professional Training: Advanced Commercial Credit Risk Management Certificate, IFS School of Finance, UK, July 2009.
Career in Banking & Business
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Barclays Bank Ghana (now Absa): Served as Assistant Vice President.
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First National Bank Ghana Ltd.: Head of Credit Risk.
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National Investment Bank (NIB):
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Joined in 2019 as Deputy Managing Director.
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Later became Managing Director, overseeing strategic reforms and operations.
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His career reflects deep expertise in finance, risk management, and corporate leadership.
Political Career
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December 2024 Elections: Elected as Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta Constituency on the ticket of the NPP, succeeding George Kwabena Obeng Takyi.
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Parliamentary Committees:
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Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions Committee.
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Economy and Development Committee.
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His political focus includes economic development, employment, and financial governance, leveraging his banking background to influence policy.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
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| Name | Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo |
| Born | July 28, 1976, Pakyi No. 1, Ashanti Region |
| Education | BSc (KNUST), MBA (Wales), Credit Risk Certificate (IFS, UK) |
| Career | Banking executive (Barclays, FNB, NIB) |
| Political Role | MP for Manso Nkwanta (NPP, since 2024) |
| Committees | Employment, Labour Relations & Pensions; Economy & Development |
| Known For | Banking expertise, economic policy, constituency |
