Simon Akibange Aworigo
Hon. Simon Akibange Aworigo | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sampson Tangombu Chiragia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1974 Navrongo, Upper East Region, Ghana |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Coast (BSc) University of Leicester (MBA) |
| Profession | Public servant, Politician |
| Committees | Information and Communications Committee Public Accounts Committee |
Simon Akibange Aworigo (born 19 October 1974) is a Ghanaian politician and former public servant who currently represents the Navrongo Central Constituency in Parliament. A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he was elected in the 2024 general elections to serve in the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Aworigo was born on 19 October 1974 in Navrongo in the Upper East Region of Ghana.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cape Coast in 2000, followed by a Master of Business Administration from the University of Leicester in the UK in 2014.[4]
Career
Before entering politics, Aworigo held various roles in the public sector, including serving as a vehicle auditor and supervisor with Keolis Amey Docklands in the United Kingdom.[4] He was later selected as the NDC parliamentary candidate for Navrongo Central ahead of the 2024 general election, where he retained the seat by defeating NPP candidate Abdallah Otito Werseh Achuliwor with approximately 26,190 votes to 12,203.[5] In Parliament, he serves on the Information and Communications Committee as well as the Public Accounts Committee.[4]
References
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Smith, Mark Kwasi Ahumah (8 December 2024). "NDC's Simon Akibange elected MP for Navrongo Central - A1 Radio Bolgatanga". Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ GNA (9 December 2024). "NDC wins presidential, all 15 parliamentary seats in Upper East". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Hon. Simon Akibange Aworigo". Parliament of Ghana. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "Navrongo Central: Aworigo floors Otito". DreamzFMOnline. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2025.