Kofi Adams, MP Buem Constituency

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Kofi Iddie Adams is a Ghanaian politician who is a member of the National Democratic Congress. He is the member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency in the Oti region. He is a former National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress.

Early life and education

Kofi Iddie Adams was born on 2 May 1975. He comes from Teteman, a town in the Jasikan District in the Oti Region of Ghana. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology with emphasis on Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases.

Career

Adams served as a tutor at Adisadel College. He later served as the Spokesperson And Director Of Public Affairs for Flt Lt. Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd), a former President Of Ghana.

Politics

Adams has served as deputy General Secretary in the past for the National Democratic Congress. In December 2014, he was elected as National Organizer for the party in the National Executive elections. In the run off to the 2016 elections, he was selected as the campaign coordinator of the NDC's 15-member national campaign team, along with people like Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Daniel Ohene Agyekum, Dan Abodakpi, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo all serving as members and Johnson Asiedu Nketia as chairman.

Parliamentary bid

Adams won the parliamentary bid to represent the National Democratic Congress for the Buem Constituency ahead of the 2020 elections. Adams secured 388 votes to unseat incumbent member of parliament Daniel Kosi Ashaimah who polled 280 votes. The others Ibrahim Adams Muniru and Daniel Adeapena polled 95 and nine votes respectively.

In December 2020, Adams won the Buem Constituency. He won by getting 18,528 votes representing 71.84% against his closest contender Lawrence Kwami Aziale of the New Patriotic Party who had 6,843 votes representing 26.5%.

Member of parliament

Adams was sworn into office as the Member of Parliament representing the Buem Constituency in the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana on 7 January 2021. He serves as a member on the Public Accounts Committee and the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament.

Kofi Adams celebrates first indigenous Catholic Priest of Gold Coast in Parliament	Rawlings' role in boxing showed his selfless character - Kofi Adams
Hasten process to create SALL constituency - Kofi Adams	Kofi Adams partners others to deworm constituents
Kofi Adams to distribute free dewormers to constituents	Injunction case against Kofi Adams adjourned
NDC's Kofi Adams wins Buem Constituency	Kofi Adams promises honest leadership for Buem Constituency
I am gearing up for higher calling in NDC — Kofi Adams	Alabi talking like ‘toddler’, ‘kindergarten boy’ – Kofi Adams
Trumped-up charges levelled against Stephen Opuni – Kofi Adams	Blame Prez Akufo-Addo for growing insecurity in Ghana – Kofi Adams
NDC re-organisation on course—Kofi Adams	Alleged fraudster of Kofi Adams granted bail
NDC places emphasis on reconciliation — Kofi Adams	We have not truly honoured Nkrumah — Kofi Adams
Judge recuses herself from Kofi Adams’ case	We don’t need accreditation to run school - Kofi Adams
Amidu replies Kofi Adams and Koku Anyidoho	Court throws out Abronye, Obiri-Boahen case against Kofi Adams
Kofi Adams sues CDS, Abronye over vehicles seizure	Yamoah Ponkoh was part of 'unfortunate appointments' - Kofi Adams
CID releases Kofi Adams’ vehicles	'Soldiers' confiscate 5 vehicles parked in Kofi Adams' house
There is no alternative to John Mahama - Kofi Adams	Ghana moves forward only when NDC is in charge - Kofi Adams
Our campaign team solid — Kofi Adams	Prez Mahama's mantra reflects his good works — Kofi Adams
NDC 2016 manifesto, campaign team ready — Kofi Adams	Akufo-Addo in politics of convenience, not principles — Kofi Adams
Kofi Adams not fit to be my houseboy – Kennedy Agyapong (Video)