Cynthia Mamle Morrison (born 17 January 1964) is a Ghanaian politician and was a member of the New Patriotic Party[1] until she announced her independent candidacy for the 2024 General Elections.[2] She is currently the member of parliament for Agona West Constituency.[3] On 9 August 2018, she was appointed Minister designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection by President Nana Akufo-Addo.[4][5][6] She was formerly the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.[7][8][9]
Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison MP | |
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| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Agona West constituency | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2017 | |
| Minister of Gender, Children & Social Protection | |
| In office 8 August 2018 – 6 January 2021 | |
| President | Nana Akuffo-Addo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cynthia Mamle Morrison 17 January 1964 Elmina, Central Region, Ghana |
| Political party | I |
| Children | seven |
| Alma mater | Maria Montessori Training School |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Educationist |
| Cabinet | Minister |
| Committees | Government Assurance Committee (Chairperson); Communications Committee (Chairperson) |
Early life and education
editCynthia Morrison was born on 17 January, 1964 in Elmina in the Central Region.[10] She acquired a Teacher Training Certificate at Maria Montessori Training School in 1992 and also in Hepziba Montessori.[11] She also has certificates in catering from Flair Catering.[12]
Career
editShe was the executive director and a Manager of her own company.[12] She was also the Proprietress of Maryland Montessori in Dansoman.[10] She is currently the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.[13][14][15][16][17]
Philanthropy
editCynthia Morrison donated items including wheel chairs, walking coaches for the blind and crutches as part of her 52nd birthday celebration.[18]
Politics
editMorrison was a member of the New Patriotic Party. She is currently the Member of parliament for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region.[12][19]
2016 elections
editShe won this seat during the 2016 Ghanaian general elections. Two other candidates namely Charles Obeng-Inkoom of National Democratic Congress and Evans Idan Coffie of Convention People's Party also contested in the 2016 by-election of the Agona West constituency held in 2016.[20][21][22] Cynthia won the election by obtaining 32,770 votes out of the 56,878 cast, representing 58.03 percent of total valid votes.[10]
2020 elections
editShe contested the 2020 Ghanaian general election as the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party and was elected for a second four-year term.[23] She polled 30,513 out of a total of 59,193 valid votes cast as against Paul Ofori-Amoah of the opposition National Democratic Congress who had 27,673 votes,[23] and an Independent candidate Ishmael Kofi Tekyi Turkson had 1,007 votes.[24]
Committees
editShe is the Chairperson of the Government Assurance Committee and also the Chairperson of the Communications Committee.[12]
Independent Candidacy
editIn April 2024, Cynthia lost the primary elections for the Agona West Constituency to Chris Arthur.[25] Despite a court injunction,[26] she announced her decision to contest for the seat of Agona West constituency as an independent candidate forfeiting her membership to the New Patriotic Party.[2] In October 2024, her decision to go independent was speculated in the media to have been rescinded by a section of the media after a picture of her and the New Patriotic Party leader in parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin went viral. However, she clarified that she will still contest as an independent candidate.[27][28]
Attack
editThe incident occurred as supporters of Cynthia Morrison were returning from a mini-campaign launch in Otinkorang to Agona Swedru. A shot was fired into the crowd, causing panic and injuries. One person sustained gunshot wounds, while several others suffered minor injuries during the chaotic scene.[29][30]
Personal life
editShe is married to Herbert Morrison with seven children.[31] She identifies as a Christian.[10][32]
References
edit- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b Baisie, Seli (22 August 2024). "Election 2024: NPP's Cynthia Morrison goes independent". GBC Ghana Online - The Nation\'s Broadcaster | Breaking News from Ghana, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Video News. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "'I am a submarine politician' - Gender minister-designate eager to make impact". MyJoyOnline. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Agona West NDC congratulates Cynthia Morrison". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Borstal homes are my priority - Gender Minister-nominee Cynthia Morrison". Graphic Online. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ "National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme sacked - MyJoyOnline.com". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "cynthia morrison : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection". www.mogcsp.gov.gh. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Morrison, Cynthia Mamle". Ghana MPS. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Morrison, Cynthia Mamle". GhanaMps. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Parliament of Ghana". parliament of ghana. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "CLOTTEY KORLEY CONSTITUENCY BENEFITS FROM THE GOG-FBO's FOOD DONATION TO THE NEEDY : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection". Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT ALL CONTESTANTS TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS – HON. CYNTHIA MORRISON TO MISS GHANA EXECUTIVES : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection". Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Hon. Cynthia Morrison empower Agona West Children through ICT and Entrepreneur Programmes". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Gender Minister cautions against sharing Akuapem Poloo's nude photo with son". MyJoyOnline. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Gender Ministry to give free Vitamin C to LEAP beneficiaries amid Covid-19". MyJoyOnline. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Arthur, Christopher. "Cynthia Morrison Cerebrates Her 52 Birthday with the People with Disability".
- ^ "Parliament approves construction of TVET facility at Agona West - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Ghana Election 2016 Results - Agona West Constituencywebsite=Ghana Elections". Peace FM. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ "NPP Primatries: Cynthia Morrison Retains Agona West Seat". Peacefmonline - Ghana news. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Don't impose incumbent MP on Agona West - Concerned Delegates". Graphic Online. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Agona West Constituency: Cynthia Morrison re-elected as MP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ FM, Peace. "2020 Election - Agona West Constituency Results". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Incumbent MP, Cynthia Morrison loses Agona West parliamentary bid | 3News". 13 April 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Appiah-Dolphyne, Joseph (12 October 2024). "Court orders suspension of Agona West parliamentary candidacy for Cynthia Morrison". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Otchere, Gertrude Owireduwaah (22 October 2024). "2024 election: Cynthia Morrison to still contest as Independent candidate - Adomonline.com". Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Cynthia Morrison dismisses claims of backing out of Independent bid". 22 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Supporters of NPP's Cynthia Morrison Clash; One Injured by Gunshot". 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Cynthia Morrison gives blow-by-blow account of alleged shooting attack at Nyarkrom | 3News". 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Cynthia Morrison - Changed lives of Ghana's conjoined twins". Graphic Online. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
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