Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is a prominent Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for the Ellembelle Constituency in the Western Region. A senior figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he serves as Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and is a former Minister of Energy and Petroleum
Current Roles and Political Affiliation
- Minister for Lands and Natural Resources: Appointed by President John Dramani Mahama.
- Member of Parliament: Serves as the five-term representative for the Ellembelle Constituency.
- Parliamentary Leadership: He has served as a key leader within the NDC parliamentary caucus, previously holding the role of Deputy Minority Leader.
Past Ministerial Roles
- Minister for Energy and Petroleum: Served under the previous John Mahama administration.
- Sector Impact: Overseat key landmark projects including the development of the Sankofa-Gye Nyame and TEN oil fields.
- Key Legislation: Championed significant laws including the Local Content and Local Participation Regulations (L.I. 2204).
Background and Education
- Date of Birth: Born on Tuesday, 10th May 1966.
- Hometown: Atuabo, Western Region, Ghana.
- Higher Education: Holds a law degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Master of Science in Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
- Legal Qualifications: Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales after graduating with a Post Graduate Diploma from The University of Law, UK.
Community and Social Initiatives
- Aya Community Centre: Founded this initiative in Ellembelle to feed, provide medical care, and financially support vulnerable elderly citizens.
- Ellembelle Food Bank: Established to support local underprivileged residents.
- Ellembelle Skill-Up: A flagship youth program that has provided technical skills training, logistics, and tools to over 2,000 unemployed individuals.