Debate, leadership and governance drew me to politics – Ekua Amoakoh

MyJoyOnline · 10/17/2026, 12:22:02 AM

Spokesperson for NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Health Committee, Dr Ekua Amoakoh, says her lifelong interest in debate, governance and leadership inspired her to pursue a career in politics. In a personality profile interview on JoyNews’ PM Express with Emefa Adeti, she said she had always been vocal about how institutions and society should be run and wanted to contribute to decisions affecting Ghana’s development. “I always enjoyed debates and, you know, governance. And I always had opinions on stuff. So I think that's why I wanted to be a politician. I always had opinions on what to do, how everything should be run,” she said. Dr Amoakoh said she frequently found herself in leadership positions during her education, from junior secondary school through senior secondary school.