John Darko
John Darko (born 4 June 1979) is a Ghanaian politician and a Member of parliament representing Suame.[1] In March 2025, he was appointed as the Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus in the Parliament of Ghana.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]John Darko hails from Bremang, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[4] He holds BA (HON) political science & Theatre Arts in 2003 from the University of Ghana. He also holds a LLB from the University of Ghana in 2007.[4] He further went to the Ghana School of Law and completed in 2009. He also has a LLM from the University of Houston in 2010.[4]
Career
[edit]He was an Associate at the Gyandoh Asmah and Co. He was also a partner at Darko, Keli-Delataa and Co.[4]
He joined the GIMPA law faculty as a full time member in 2014. He has taught natural resources law, environmental law, constitutional law and conflict.[5] He has several years of teaching.[6]
Political career
[edit]Darko is a member of the New Patriotic Party.[7] He is the Vice-Chairperson for the Environment, Science and Technology in the Parliament of Ghana.[4] He is also a member of the Local Government and Rural Development.[4] He is also a member of the Subsidiary Legislation.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Darko is a Christian.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Has Mahama been suspended for travelling in a private jet with his son - Suame MP questions". Ghana Web. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "Minority appoints John Darko as Legal Counsel". 2025-03-08. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Removing CJ will set a bad precedent for Ghana - John Darko". 2025-04-16. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Parliament of Ghana". parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "John Darko – Donewell Life Company Limited". donewelllife.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Mr John Darko – GIMPA". Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "Minority caucus is not afraid of ORAL team - John Darko - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.