In a dazzling display of youthful ambition, Ghana’s political landscape is undergoing a seismic shift.
Gone are the days when politics was the exclusive playground of seasoned adults; today, the nation’s youth are stepping boldly into the fray.
The 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic welcomes a fresh wave of talent, with four MPs under the age of 35 proving that age is no barrier to leadership, in this feature, Newsdesksgh.com.s Nimatu Yakubu Atouyese highlight these young MPs From unseating long-standing incumbents to championing transformative causes, meet the trailblazers redefining governance in Ghana: Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, Issah Atta, andEric Edem Agbana,.
Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, MP for Sunyani West (32)
Born on Wednesday, July 22, 1992, Millicent Yeboah Amankwah is a political dynamo who stormed into Ghana’s 9th Parliament with a resounding victory in the 2024 elections. Representing Sunyani West in the Bono Region, she unseated Ignatius Baffour Awuah—owner of Nsoatreman FC and the constituency’s MP since 2013—claiming 26,828 votes to his 19,716. A first-time parliamentarian, Millicent’s triumph marks the dawn of a promising career.
A graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, she once served as the SRC Women’s Commissioner. Her political journey gained momentum when she outshone Justice Samuel Adjei in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries, securing her spot as the party’s candidate. Beyond politics, Millicent is a child rights advocate, philanthropist, and the Executive Director of Success Initiative Consult (SIC), driven by a passion to uplift the underprivileged.
Issah Atta, MP for Sagnarigu (32)
Born on Saturday, May 2, 1992, Issah Atta—sometimes known as Atta Issah—brings academic rigor and political savvy to the 9th Parliament as the representative for Sagnarigu in the Northern Region. A proud member of the NDC, Issah clinched the seat in the 2024 elections with a commanding 44,530 votes (74.38%), leaving his New Patriotic Party (NPP) rival, Felicia Tetteh, trailing with 15,338 votes (25.62%).
Issah’s path to Parliament was paved with determination. In the 2023 NDC primaries, he secured 801 votes, defeating Alhassan Bashir Fuseini, who garnered 330. A chartered accountant with a BA in Economics and an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Ghana, Issah is currently pursuing a PhD at the same institution. His blend of intellectual heft and grassroots appeal makes him a standout figure in Ghanaian politics.
Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North (33)
Born on Tuesday, January 29, 1991, Eric Edem Agbana swept into Parliament with an electrifying mandate, securing 39,318 votes—over 87% of the total—in Ketu North during the 2024 elections. His NPP opponent, Enoch Amegbletor, managed only 6,339 votes, underscoring Agbana’s overwhelming popularity.
A triple-degree holder from the University of Ghana—bachelor’s, Master of Science, and Master of Arts—Edem’s leadership credentials shine bright. At 29, he served as the University of Ghana SRC President, and he’s a founding member of the United Volunteers Network, a group dedicated to improving rural education. Named among Ghana’s top 60 emerging young leaders, Agbana’s victory signals a bold new chapter for Ketu North.
Source: newsdeskgh.com