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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]

Career

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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

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "NDC Appoints Obuobia Darko-Opoku Deputy National Communications Director". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  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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