Profile Of Asokore Mampong MCE Nominee Hon. Kennedy Kankam

John Awuni September 19, 2021

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Hon.Kennedy Kwasi Kankam, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Nhyiaeso constituency within the Kumasi metropolis, has been nominated by the President of the Republic of Ghana,H.E.Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti region.

His nomination is subject to approval of Assembly members both elected and appointees .If confirmed, Hon.Kankam who doubles as former Ashanti regional organizer of NPP will succeed Hon.Alidu Aseidu.

Summary profile of KENNEDY KWASI KANKAM, KSI MAYOR- ELECT

NAME : KENNEDY KWASI KANKAM

DATE OF BIRTH : 22nd January, 1978

PLACE OF BIRTH : Kumasi – Ashanti Region

HOMETOWN. : Adiebeba – Kumasi – Ashanti

MARITAL STATUS. : Married

HIGHEST QUALIFICATION : Masters(MBA) – Accounting

LANGUAGE(S). : English, Twi and working knowledge in Ga and Kasena Nankana

CONTACT NUMBERS : 00233 244670533

E-MAIL ADDRESS : Kankamkennedy@yahoo.com

INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT : Kennedykwasikankam.mp

FACEBOOK ADRESS : Kennedy Kwasi Kankam or Nhyiaeso Development-Npp

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

SCHOOLS ATTENDED QUALIFICATION DATE

Oxford University, England, UK Diploma in Effective Writing Sept. 2017

Kwame Nkrumah University Master of Business 2014 – 2016

Of Science & Technology Administration(MBA)

(School Of Business) Accounting Option

Christian Service University Bachelor of Business 2009 – 2013

College Administration(BBA)

Accounting Option

Institute of Export & Diploma in Export Dec.1998 – Dec.2000

Shipping Management, Management

Kumasi – Ghana.

Institute of Export & Diploma in Shipping Dec.1998 – Dec.2000

Shipping Management, Management

Kumasi – Ghana.

Institute of Export & Diploma in Salesmanship Dec.1998 – Dec.2000

Shipping Management,

Kumasi – Ghana.

Institute of Export & Diploma in Freight Dec.1998 – Dec.2000

Shipping Management, Forwarding

Kumasi – Ghana.

NACOM Computer Diploma in Computer March 2000 – May 2001

Training Institute Studies

Kumasi – Ghana.

Prempeh College SSSCE(Science) Sept. 1995 – Nov.1997

Kumasi – Ghana.

4BN(Prempeh College), Cadet Leadership Certificate. Sept.1995 – Nov.1997

Kumasi – Ghana.

Nhyiaeso International B. E. C. E. July 1982 – July 1994

School,Kumasi – Ghana

WORKING EXPERIENCE

COMPANY/INSTITUTION JOB NATURE DATE

Parliament of Ghana MP,Nhyiaeso Constituency 2017 to 2021

Kekka Company Limited Managing Director 2005 – Date

(Political Reason)

Metro Mass Transit Limited Deputy Administrative Manager 2002 – 2004

Kumasi – Ghana. (In Charge of Procurement)

Nick and Cilogar Investment. Marketing Manager 2000 – 2002

Limited, Accra – Ghana.

Nick and Cilogar Investment Accounts Clerk 2000 – 2000

Limited, Kumasi – Ghana.

Cambridge School Complex Pupil Teacher and Trainer 1998 – 2000

Kumasi – Ghana. Of School Cadet

Maxwell Owusu Timbers(M.O.W). Fuel Manager 1996 – 1998

Kaase – Kumasi – Ghana.

NAN Limited,Adum – Kumasi. Storekeeper 1996 – 1996

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Secretary to Parish Priest 1994 – 1995

Bantama – Kumasi – Ghana.

Prempeh College, Accounts Department National Service 2014 – 2015

COMMITEES SERVED IN PARLIAMENT

Public Accounts Committee Member 2017 – 2021

Environment, Science and Technology Member 2017 – 2021

POLITICAL BACKGROUND

POLITICAL PARTY. POSITION. DATE

Aspirants Unite For Victory Convener July 2020 to date

Elections and Research Committee Member Election 2020

(Election 2020 – Ashanti Region)

Agenda 47/47 Committee Member Election 2020

(Election 2020 – Ashanti Region)

New Patriotic Party (NPP). Regional Organiser. 2009 up to 2015

Ashanti Region-Ghana

New Patriotic Party (NPP). Regional Youth Organiser 2002-2009

Ashanti Region

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member election, 2008 review February,2009

committee- Ashanti Region

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member , Constitutional Review February,2009

Committee, 2009 Ashanti

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Regional Campaign Team. December, 2008

Member Election 2008

New Patriotic Party (NPP). Comittee Member on. December, 2008

– Operation

– Research

– Electoral Affairs ( Ways and Means)

– Logistics

– Communication and Publicity

– Fund Raising

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Planning and Implementation First National November, 2007

Youth and Women Conference

New Patriotic Party (NPP). Organiser. 2003 – 2009

Nhyiaeso Constituency

Kumasi – Ghana

New Patriotic Party (NPP). Organiser. 2000 – 2004

Bantama Constituency

Kumasi – Ghana

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Youth Organiser. 1998 – 2000

Bantama Constituency

Kumasi – Ghana

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy Youth Organiser 1996 – 1997

Bantama Constituency

Kumasi – Ghana

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Polling Station Chairman. 1996 – 2004

Bantama Constituency. Adiebeba M/A Primary ‘A’

Kumasi – Ghana

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Polling Station Chairman. 2003 – 2010

Nhyiaeso Constituency. Adiebeba M/A Primary ‘A’

Kumasi – Ghana

VISITED 217 TOWNS AND VILLAGES IN THE ASHANTI REGION WITH NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO -ADDO THE FLAG BEARER OF NPP IN 2012 ELECTION AND WAS THE SPOKESPERSON IN ALL ACTIVITIES.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENT

ORGANISATION POSITION. DATE

Church of Pentecost National Executive Committee 2017 to date

Political Youth Chamber Member

(National Headquarters)

4BN ( PREMPEH COLLEGE) Cardet Leadership Certificate Sept, 1995- Nov 1997

Joint Action Movement (N.G.O) National Co-ordinator 1998 – up to date

Kumasi – Ghana

Kumai Golf Club. Vice Captain/ Captain 2006 – 2007

RELIGION:

– Christian (The Church of Pentecost)

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