Charles Lwanga Puozuing Biography – Upper West Regional Minister and Legal Practitioner

Biography of Hon. Lawyer Charles Lwanga Puozuing

Full Name: Charles Lwanga Puozuing

Current Role: Upper West Regional Minister, Republic of Ghana

Appointed By: H.E. President John Dramani Mahama

Vetted and Approved: 31st January 2025

Political Affiliation: National Democratic Congress (NDC)

Profession: Legal Practitioner, Lecturer

Hometown: Nyeni/Sabuli, Jirapa Municipality, Upper West Region

Religion: Christian

Marital Status: Married with three children (two daughters and a son)

Educational Background

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) – University of Ghana, Legon

• Professional Law Certificate – Ghana School of Law

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) – University of Ghana School of Law

He is also a product of St. Francis Xavier Minor Seminary, which shaped his disciplined academic and leadership foundation.

Professional Legal Career

Hon. Puozuing is a respected private legal practitioner with over 21 years of experience. He has:

• Worked with the Legal Aid Board

• Served at Kulendi@Law, one of Ghana’s top legal firms

• Founded and manages Puozuing & Associates, a full-service law firm employing 12 lawyers, offering legal services across commercial, constitutional, and criminal law

Academic and Teaching Roles

A lifelong educator, Hon. Puozuing has taught at several institutions:

• Ghana School of Law

• Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) (now UPSA)

• Institute of Business Management (IBM)

• Currently a lecturer at Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) since 2022

He is highly regarded as a mentor, team builder, and people-oriented academic.

Political and Public Service Career

A committed member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Charles Lwanga Puozuing has served in multiple leadership capacities:

• Upper West Regional Secretary of the NDC (currently serving his second term)

• National Executive Council (NEC) Member of the NDC since 2018

• Coordinator of Lawyers for the NDC in the Upper West Region

His legal and political experience uniquely positions him to champion policy development, legal reform, and regional governance.

Ministerial Appointment – Upper West Region

Following the 2024 General Elections, President John Dramani Mahama appointed Mr. Puozuing as Upper West Regional Minister, a nomination that received parliamentary approval on 31st January 2025.

As Regional Minister, he is committed to:

• Deepening governance transparency and regional development

• Strengthening youth inclusion and education access

• Promoting peace, legal empowerment, and local economic advancement

Leadership Attributes

• People-centered and pragmatic

• Team player and educator

• Legal expertise combined with grassroots political organization

• Calm, strategic, and visionary in public administration

Personal Life

Hon. Puozuing is married and a proud father of three children. He is a practicing Christian and deeply connected to his native community of Nyeni/Sabuli in Jirapa Municipality, where his roots continue to shape his public service ethics.

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