District Chief Executive (DCE)

Hon. Samuel Asamoah

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented leader with extensive experience in political leadership, public administration, and community development. Proven ability to build strategic relationships, resolve complex issues, and lead multifaceted projects. Demonstrated leadership as a two-term Constituency Chairman (2018–Present), three-time Parliamentary Candidate on the NDC ticket in Abetifi Constituency (2008, 2012, 2020), District Chief Executive (2009–2013), Constituency Youth Organizer (2005–2009), and Elected Assembly Member in Kwahu South District (1989–1993). Adept at fostering teamwork, implementing developmental projects, and enhancing community welfare.

 PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 22nd May 1964
Place of Birth: Kwahu Tafo, Ghana
Home Town: Kwahu Tafo
Nationality: Ghanaian
Marital Status: Married
Profession: Teacher (Physics Tutor & Educational Administrator)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2011–2013: Master of Public Administration, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
2005–2006: Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Cape Coast (UCC)
2000–2002: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry and Physics
1991–1994:Diploma in Laboratory Technology
1985–1987: Advanced Level (A’ Level), Mpraeso Secondary School
1980–1985: Ordinary Level (O’ Level), Kwahu Ridge Secondary School
1975–1979: Middle School Leaving Certificate (MSLC), Kwahu Tafo Presby Middle School

 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

2018 – 2023: Physics Tutor, Nkawkaw Senior High School
2009 – 2013: District Chief Executive, Kwahu East District Assembly
2002 – 2009: Physics Teacher, Abetifi Presbyterian Secondary School
1994 – 2000: Physics Teacher, Kwahu Ridge Secondary School, Obo
1987 – 1989: National Service, St. Joseph’s Technical Institute, Kwahu Tafo

EXAMINER/ASSESSOR ROLES

2006–2009: Assistant Examiner, West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
2003–2005: Examiner, Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
1999–2009: Examiner, Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)

 CONTRIBUTION TO THE NDC PARTY

2018 – Present: Constituency Chairman, Abetifi Constituency
December 2020: Parliamentary Candidate, Abetifi Constituency
2008: Donated office space at Kwahu Tafo, now serving as the constituency office
2016: Project Officer, NDC-Ghana & SDP-Denmark Partnership Program
2009–2013: District Chief Executive, Kwahu East District
2012: Parliamentary Candidate, Abetifi Constituency
-2005–2009: Constituency Youth Organizer, Abetifi Constituency
2008: Parliamentary Candidate, Abetifi Constituency
2001–2004: Branch Organizer, Presby Primary School, Kwahu Tafo

SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Community Development:
1989–1993: Elected Assembly Member, Kwahu South District Assembly
Member of the Justice and Security Sub-Committee
Member of the Executive Committee, Kwahu South District Assembly

Educational Contributions:
2007–2009: Housemaster, Abetifi Presbyterian Secondary School
1998–2000: Housemaster, Kwahu Ridge Secondary School

Church and Youth Engagement:
2010–2015: Patron, Young Adults Fellowship (YAF), Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Kwahu Presbytery
2007: Resource Person, Kwahu Presbytery Catechists Spouses’ Annual Conference, Nkawkaw
2007–2009: Member, Education Committee, Ramseyer Presbyterian Church, Kwahu Tafo
2003–2009: Patron, Young Peoples’ Guild (YPG), Ramseyer Presbyterian Church, Kwahu Tafo

ACHIEVEMENTS

2009–2013: Led over 150 developmental projects in Kwahu East District, including educational infrastructure, water and sanitation, economic, administrative, rural electrification, and health projects.
December 2012: Significantly increased NDC votes in Abetifi Constituency: Parliamentary: 36.2% (11,764 votes) Presidential: 32.6% (10,664 votes)
2007–2008: Awarded Gold Medal in Athletics; led Saka House to victory in inter-school athletics.
2002–2008: Improved Physics pass rates at Abetifi Presbyterian Secondary School from 47% to 100%.
1989–1994: Spearheaded the construction of 50 market stalls and two 10-seater KVIP toilets in Kwahu Tafo during tenure as Assembly Member.

WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

May 9–13, 2011: Regional Local Governance Programme on Strengthening Good Governance and Decentralization, GIMPA, Accra
July 29–31, 2010: Conference of Chief Executives of MMDAs on Implementing the Better Ghana Agenda, Institute of Local Government Studies, Accra
May 10–15, 2010: Sister City Conference on Chieftaincy, Local Governance, Tourism, and Youth Leadership, Accra
April 19–21, 2010: Conflict Prevention, Management, and Resolution Seminar, Institute for Policy Strategy Development, Dodowa
October 28–30, 2009: 16th National Delegates Conference of NALAG on District Assemblies’ Response to the Global Financial Crisis, Kumasi
September 30, 2009: Consultative Workshop on the Hunger Project, Koforidua
June 8–12, 2009: Orientation Programme for MMDCEs, Institute of Local Government Studies, Accra
September 13–15, 2005: Science and Mathematics Teachers’ Workshop, Koforidua