Akosua Manu
Akosua Asaa Manu | |
|---|---|
Manu in 2019 | |
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Authority | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Deputy Director of Communications, Office of the First Lady of Ghana | |
| In office 2017–2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Party | New Patriotic Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Ghana |
| Alma mater | Wesley Girls' Senior High School, University of Ghana, GIMPA |
| Website | https://akosuamanu.org |
Akosua Asaa Manu is a Ghanaian politician, communications professional, and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). She served as Deputy Director of Communications at the Office of the First Lady from 2017 to 2019, and later as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA).[1] She was selected as the NPP's parliamentary candidate for Adentan in 2023,[2] and has been widely covered by Ghanaian media for commentary on governance, judicial accountability, and social issues.[3]
Career
Manu began her career in communications and was appointed Deputy Director of Communications at the Office of the First Lady in 2017. She held that role until 2019, when she was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority.[1] In her capacity at NYA, she engaged with national youth organisations such as the National Union of Ghana Students.[4]
Politics
Manu has been an active member of the New Patriotic Party. In December 2023 she won the NPP parliamentary primaries for the Adentan constituency with 814 votes and became the party's candidate for the 2024 parliamentary election.[5] She contested the 2024 general election but was defeated by incumbent Mohammed Adamu Ramadan of the National Democratic Congress.[6]
Manu has frequently appeared in Ghanaian media as a political commentator. She has spoken on issues including illegal mining,[7] Ghana's foreign relations,[8] and judicial independence.[9]
She has also addressed security controversies,[10] community disputes such as the demolition of facilities in Adjiringanor,[11] and defended her party's economic record.[12]
Media presence
Manu has participated in national television debates and political discussions, including a reported live exchange with NDC communicator Beatrice Annan.[13] She has also given interviews expressing confidence in her parliamentary prospects.[14]
Challenges
Her political activity has at times resulted in tensions and confrontations; she publicly condemned a violent attack on her driver in 2024.[15]
Personal life
She is the mother of two children.[16]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Akosua Asaa Manu appointed NYA Deputy CEO". GhanaWeb. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Video: NPP's Akosua Manu confident of becoming Adentan's first female MP as she casts her vote". 3News. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "CJ suspension: Will you allow purveyors of injustice to tarnish Ghana's reputation? – Akosua Manu asks Veep". MyJoyOnline. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Deputy CEO meets with NUGS leadership". National Youth Authority. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "NPP primaries: Akosua Manu wins Adenta constituency". MyJoyOnline. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Election 2024: Adamu Ramadan floors Akosua Asaa Manu to retain Adentan Constituency". Graphic Online. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Tell Ghanaians your plans to fight galamsey – Akosua Manu to NDC". MyJoyOnline. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Planned visit of S.A. Foreign Minister is a terrible reflection on Ghana's foreign relations – Akosua Manu". 3News. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Tell Mahama to cease the violation of CJ Torkornoo – Akosua Manu". ModernGhana. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Akosua Manu questions Felix Kwakye Ofosu over AirMed flight number discrepancy". 3News. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Akosua Manu condemns demolition of toilet facility in Adjiringanor, vows to pursue justice". Asaase Radio. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Blaming NPP alone for economic woes is unfair – Akosua Manu". GhanaWeb. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Watch as Beatrice Annan and NPP's Akosua Manu engage in clash on live TV". GhanaWeb. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "NPP's Akosua Manu confident of becoming Adentan's first female MP". 3News. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "NPP's Akosua Manu condemns violent attack on her driver by alleged NDC persons". GhanaWeb. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
- ^ "Biography: Akosua Asaa Manu, Deputy CEO of NYA". ModernGhana. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2025.