Joycelyn Tetteh
Hon. Joycelyn Tetteh | |
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Member of the Ghana Parliament for North Dayi | |
Assumed office 7 January 2017 | |
President | Nana Akufo-Addo |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 January 1988 , Volta Region |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Political party | National Democratic Congress |
Alma mater | University of Cape Coast |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Administrator |
Joycelyn Tetteh (born 10 January 1988) is a Member of Parliament of the National Democratic Congress party for the North Dayi Constituency.[1][2] She is one of the 36 female parliamentarian of the seventh parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana.[3] Jocelyn is also currently the ambassador for human trafficking in Ghana.[4]
Early life and Education[]
Tetteh was born in Tsyome-Sabadu, Volta Region.[5] She studied Law and BEd in Management Studies at the University of Cape Coast.[6]
Politics[]
In 2016, she contested and won the NDC parliamentary seat for the North Dayi Constituency in the Volta Region.[citation needed]
Honour[]
She was honored in August 2019 by the Chiefs and people of the North Dayi Constituency and conferred on her the title; Mama Edzeame.[7]
Personal life[]
She is single and a Christian.[6]
References[]
- ^ "We need a national policy to end teenage pregnancy – North Dayi MP". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "George Loh failed; people wanted change – 27-year old female student explains victory - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "MPs under 30: Meet the youngest MPs in Ghana". www.newsstandgh.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ Daily Graphic (5 October 2018). "Human Trafficking Ambassador an honour — Joycelyn Tetteh". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ Ghana, ICT Dept. Office of Parliament. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Tetteh, Joycelyn". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ Quaye, Emmanuel (10 August 2019). "North Dayi MP honoured by constituents". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- 1988 births
- Living people
- University of Cape Coast alumni
- National Democratic Congress (Ghana) politicians
- Women in Ghana
- People from Volta Region
- Women members of the Parliament of Ghana
- Ghanaian MPs 2017–2021
- Ghanaian MPs 2021–2025