Cletus Avoka
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Cletus Apul Avoka (born 20 November 1951) is Ghanaian lawyer, politician and member of the Parliament of Ghana representing the Zebilla East constituency in the Upper East region.[1]
Quick Facts Hon.MP, Member of the Ghana Parliament for Zebilla East constituency ...
Hon. Cletus Apul Avoka MP | |
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Member of the Ghana Parliament for Zebilla East constituency | |
Assumed office 7 January 2021 | |
Preceded by | Frank Fuseini Adongo |
In office 7 January 2009 – 6 January 2017 | |
Preceded by | John Akparibo Ndebugre |
Succeeded by | Frank Fuseini Adongo |
Member of the Ghana Parliament for Bawku West | |
In office 7 January 1993 – 6 January 2005 | |
Preceded by | Constituency merged |
Succeeded by | John Akparibo Ndebugre (constituency name changed to Zebilla) |
Minister for Interior | |
In office Feb 2009 – Jan 2010 | |
President | John Atta Mills |
Preceded by | Kwame Addo-Kufuor |
Succeeded by | Martin Amidu |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Political party | National Democratic Congress |
Education | Navrongo Senior High School |
Alma mater | |
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He was the majority leader of the parliament during his time in office and also once served as the Minister of Interior and Minister for Lands and Forestry.[2]