By Christopher Arko
Accra, Oct. 15 GNA – George Twum-Barimah-Adu is a Ghanaian businessman and independent presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, advocating for “common prosperity for every Ghanaian.”
Before his candidacy, he was the Executive Director of Cypress Investments Limited until April 2023.
In addition to his business ventures, Mr. Twum-Barimah-Adu authored “Behaviour Brings Success,” a book on HIV and AIDS, now in its fourth edition.
He also created innovative educational tools, including the Road User Playing Cards, a card game version of the Ghana Highway Code, as well as the Bonanza card game and Nudu Board Game, which are licensed to Dominion Games Limited.
In 1993, George Twum-Barimah-Adu returned to Ghana and began working with the National Insurance Commission, a role he held until April 2000 when he transitioned to the private sector.
Mr. Twum-Barimah-Adu stated that his decision to enter the presidential race was motivated by the failure of the two leading parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to fulfill the developmental expectations of Ghanaians during the fourth republic.
He argued that now was the time for citizens to take charge of their own destinies to achieve meaningful transformation and progress for the country.
Mr. Twum-Barimah-Adu has pledged in his campaign to review all key government policies and programs within the first 100 days of his presidency.
His aim is to reimagine, redefine, and repurpose these initiatives to better serve Ghanaians.
He also plans to sell non-profitable state enterprises and rigorously scrutinise public procurement contracts to ensure value for money.
Among the policies outlined in his manifesto are the “Ghana First” policy, “Agric for Wealth,” “Domestic Direct Investment,” “E-Sika,” a “District Contract for the Youth,” “Quality Education for All,” “Create for Wealth,” and a “4-Day Work Week” programme.
Mr. Twum-Barimah-Adu is optimistic that those strategies will significantly contribute to the transformation of the country and enhance the lives of Ghanaians.
Early life and education:
George Twum-Barimah-Adu was born on August 18, 1963, as the third child of the late Frank Brako Adu Snr. (Teacher Adu), a public servant, and Beatrice Mariam Ama Acheampong, a government schoolteacher in Old Tafo.
George Twum-Barimah-Adu attended several schools, including Castle Road Methodist Primary School (Adabraka), Englebert School (Airport Residential Area), and Garrison Primary (Burma Camp), before completing his secondary education at Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC, Legon) from 1975 to 1980.
He then pursued a bachelor’s degree in international relations at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, followed by a Master of Arts in International Studies at the same institution, graduating on April 19, 1991.
While at FIU, he was actively involved in student governance, serving as a student senator representing the College of Arts and Sciences. He also held several leadership roles, including Chairman of the Board of Governors for the North Miami Campus, Faculty Scholar, and Chairman of the Faculty Scholars Committee on Housing.
Personal Life:
George Twum-Barimah-Adu is a practicing Christian and is married to Winifred Twum-Barimah-Adu.
They are blessed with three children: Nana Afia, Kweku Nhyira, and Kwadwo Odoi.
His family life reflects his commitment to both his faith and the values he hopes to promote in his political career.
He is the nephew of the late Kwaku Boateng Esq., a former government minister during Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s administration.
His family includes notable figures such as his siblings: Margaret Mary Adu (MD of Aomega Lodges), Frank Brako Adu Jnr. (former MD of CAL Bank PLC), and the late Joseph Boakye-Danquah-Adu, a former MP for Abuakwa North Constituency.
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