Former Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, George Kofi Arthur, has declared his intention to contest the Western Regional Chairmanship position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), setting the stage for a closely watched internal party contest.

Arthur, a seasoned politician with a background in engineering, education, and governance, in a statement issued on January 5, 2025, stated that he aims to serve his people within the Western Region as its chairman.

“My aim is to serve my own people and help our party in general,” he said.

He represented the Amenfi Central Constituency in Parliament from 2005 to 2017, during which time he served on several key parliamentary committees.

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Born on February 24, 1969, at Wassa Agona Amenfi in the Western Region, Hon. Arthur began his education at Wassa Agona Amenfi Catholic School before continuing at Opoku Ware Preparatory School in Kumasi.

He later attended Asankragwa Senior High School, where he pursued science and emerged as the school’s top science student.

He holds a Diploma in Education from the Presbyterian College of Education, Akuapem Akropong, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology from the University of Education, Winneba.

He also earned a Master’s Degree in Governance and Leadership from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

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In Parliament, Arthur served on committees including Roads and Transport, Privileges, Agriculture, Housing, Employment and Social Welfare, and Public Accounts, where he was Deputy Ranking Member from 2006 to 2017.

He also chaired the Defence and Interior Committee, a role in which he advocated measures aimed at improving efficiency and communication among Members of Parliament.

Beyond Parliament, Arthur has held various leadership positions within the NDC, including General Secretary of the Mpohor Constituency and a member of the party’s National Communications Team.

These roles, party sources say, have contributed to his understanding of grassroots organisation and internal party dynamics.

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