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Hon.
Ohene Kwame Frimpong
Parliament of Ghana Member of Parliament
Incumbent
Assumed office
7 January 2025
Preceded byAndy Kwame Appiah-Kubi
Member of the Ghana Parliament
for Asante-Akim North
Personal details
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyIndependent
ParentKwadwo Smart (father)
Alma materCentral University College
OccupationMember of Parliament
ProfessionPolitician, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
CommitteesRoads and Transportation
Standing Orders

Ohene Kwame Frimpong (born 23 September 1986) is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and politician. He is the member of parliament for the Asante-Akyem North constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[1]

Frimpong contested the 2024 parliamentary elections as an independent candidate and defeated the incumbent member of parliament, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

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Frimpong hails from Agogo Asante Akyem. He completed his basic education at Cosmos Preparatory School in Lapaz, Accra, Ghana. He attended Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Senior High School for his secondary education. He later obtained his first degree from Central University College in Ghana and later pursued further studies at The College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL) in the United Kingdom.[5][1]

Career

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Frimpong established Salt Media GH, a multimedia company that includes Salt 95.9 FM, Salt TV, and the online platform saltfmonline.com.[6][7] He also launched Bofrot Puff Puff in 2021 as a quick mix for Bofrot, a Ghanaian breakfast delicacy.[8]

In 2024, he teamed up with Medikal to organise the Medikal Live in London concert[9] at the Indigo O² in the UK.[10]

Politics

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In October 2023, he announced his intention to contest the seat of the Asante Akyem North Constituency as an independent candidate in the 2024 general elections.[11] He was elected on December 7, 2024 in Ghana's general elections defeating Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, the incumbent MP. He and the other three independent candidates joined the NDC majority caucus in parliament.[12]

Philanthropy

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Frimpong supported the construction of a classroom unit at Savior M. A. School in Assnte Akyem Agogo.[13] In 2024, Ohene led the construction of a new clinic in Asante Agogo.[14]

Recognition

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Kwame's contribution to the reconstruction of the Agogo Central Mosque[15][16] was recognized with a citation of honour from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,[17] the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as well as the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Head of State Awards.[18]

Kwame was named in Avance Media's Top 50 Most Influential People, in Ghana in 2021[19] and was the ‘African Young Entrepreneur of the Year' at 2021 African Achievers Awards.[20][21] He was also one of the five entrepreneurs selected to receive the African Youth Badge Honoree Award.[22][23]

The National Communications Awards in Ghana named Kwame  the Emerging Media CEO of The Year[24] and he also won the Best Entrepreneur in Food and Beverage at the Ghana 40 under 40 awards.[25]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Agogo Salt FM owner unseats NPP's Andy Appiah Kubi from Asante Akyem North seat". Graphic Online. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  2. ^ "2024 Elections: Independent candidate snatches Asante Akyem North seat from Andy Appiah-Kubi". www.ghanaweb.com. 8 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Asante Akyem North constituents show overwhelming support for Ohene Kwame Frimpong". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  4. ^ "Andy Appiah Kubi Loses Parliament Seat to Independent Candidate Ohene Kwame Frimpong". newsghana.com.gh. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  5. ^ "Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July". GhanaWeb. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  6. ^ "Salt TV/Radio to kickstart broadcast in July". ghanaweb.com. 25 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Bola Ray, Abeiku Santana, others join CEO to commission Salt 95.9 FM at Agogo". ghanaweb.com. 3 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Fmr. President Kufour Endorses 'Bofrot Puff, Puff'; Meets CEO At His Residence". Peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  9. ^ "Medikal". www.theo2.co.uk. The O2. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  10. ^ "Artistes that performed at Medikal's Indigo show footed their own bills - OK Frimpong". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  11. ^ "Election 2024: O.K. Frimpong promises jobs, education and healthcare for Asante Akim North". Starr Fm. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  12. ^ "I will caucus with the NDC in 9th Parliament - Asante Akyem North MP-elect - Radio Univers 105.7fm". 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  13. ^ Worlanyo Dotse, Dickson (10 April 2024). "Salt FM CEO undertakes development projects in Asante Akyem". Graphic Online.
  14. ^ "Salt FM CEO Transforms Lives". DailyGuide Network. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  15. ^ "Chief Imam, Agogo Omanhene commission ultramodern mosque built by Ohene Kwame Frimpong". Citinewsroom. 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  16. ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (2024-01-06). "CHIEF IMAM, AGOGO OMANHENE COMMISSION ULTRAMODERN MOSQUE BUILT BY OHENE KWAME FRIMPONG". Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  17. ^ "Otumfuo Honors Bofrot Puff Puff CEO With Prestigious Citation Recognizing His Contributions To The New Agogo Central Mosque". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  18. ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong to contest Asante Akyem North Constituency parliamentary seat …inaugurates Agogo Central Mosque". Ghanaian Times. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  19. ^ "50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media". www.ghgossip.com. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  20. ^ "2nd Young African Leaders Summit 2021 to kick off in Accra". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  21. ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'African Young Entrepreneur' at 2021 African Achievers Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  22. ^ "Entrepreneur cum philanthropist, Ohene Kwame Frimpong receives African Youth Badge Honoré Award". Citinewsroom. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  23. ^ "African Youth Badge Honoré Awards 2021 celebrates young African leaders". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  24. ^ "Ohene Kwame Frimpong named 'Emerging Media CEO' at 2021 National Communications Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  25. ^ "Bofrof Puff Puff CEO wins food, beverage award at 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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