Elikplim Akurugu
Elikplim Akurugu | |
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| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 7 January 2024 – 6 January 2029 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Adwoa Sarfo |
| Parliamentary group | National Democratic Congress |
| Constituency | Dome-Kwabenya |
Faustina Elikplim Akurugu is a Ghanaian politician and the Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Akurugu was born on 8 April 1975 and hails from Adina in the Volta Region of Ghana.[4] She had her secondary education from the Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School and she further went to the University of Ghana for her bachelor of arts degree. She further attended the Methodist University College where she graduated with a Master of Philosophy.[4]
Career
Akurugu began her career as a field officer at the World Vision Ghana.[4]
Political career
Akurugu a member of the National Democratic Congress.[5][6]
In the 2020 Ghanaian general election, she lost to Sarah Adwoa Sarfo after securing 44 percent of the parliamentary votes whiles Sarfo had about 75,000 votes.[7]
In May 2023, she contested and won the NDC primaries after she had 1,564 votes.[8]
In the 2024 Ghanaian general election, she defeated the NPP candidate, Mike Oquaye Junior. She secured 50,967 votes whilst Oquaye Junior had 50,669.[9][10][11]
In March 2026, she cut the sod for the construction of 8.2 km and 5.2 km roads in the Ga East Municipal District.[12][13]
Personal life
Akurugu's father was Mr. Faustinus Rosiyah Anam.[14] She is a Christian.[4]
Donations
In March 2026, Akurugu donated sports equipment and cash to the Ga East Municipal Education Directorate and their sports teams.[15]
In October 2025, she donated GH¢150,000 to 150 students in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency.[16]
References
- ↑ "EC officially declares Elikplim Akurugu as MP-elect for Dome Kwabenya". 2024-12-31. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ↑ "EC declares NDC's Elikplim Akurugu winner of Dome-Kwabenya election - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-12-31. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ↑ Effah, Evans (2024-12-31). "NDC's Faustina Akurugu wins historic Dome Kwabenya parliamentary seat". Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- 1 2 3 4 "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ↑ "Dome Kwabenya seat likely to fall to NDC in the event of by-election - Poll". 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ↑ "Elikplim Akurugu promises to win Dome Kwabenya seat for NDC". 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ↑ "Dome Kwabenya: Mike Oquaye Jnr not a threat to Elikplim Akurugu — NDC Chair". Modern Ghana. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ↑ "NDC polls: Elikplim Akurugu wins Dome Kwabenya". Ghana Web. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ↑ "EC declares Faustina Elikplim Akurugu as MP-elect for Dome Kwabenya". 2024-12-31. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ↑ Abugri, Emmanuel Ajarfor (31 December 2024). "EC affirms NDC's Elikplim Akurugu as MP-Elect for Dome Kwabenya". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ↑ GNA (2024-12-31). "EC declares NDC's Faustina Elikplim Akurugu as MP-elect for Dome-Kwabenya". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ↑ "MP Akurugu cuts sod for 8.2 km Ashongman road project - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2026-03-30. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Masawudu, Fauzu (2026-03-06). "Dome Kwabenya MP cuts sod for 5.2km Road Project in Narmah Community". Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "Mahama Commiserates With Elikplim Akurugu Over Father's Death, Assures Dome-Kwabenya Of Good Roads". Modern Ghana. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ↑ "MP for Dome-Kwabenya Faustina Elikplim supports Ga East Sports - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2026-03-17. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "Dome-Kwabenya MP donates to support fresh SHS 1 students". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 2025-10-18. Retrieved 2026-04-07.