Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo Biography – Greater Accra Regional Minister and MP for Shai-Osudoku

Biography of Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo

Full Name: Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo

Current Roles:

– Greater Accra Regional Minister
– Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku Constituency

Date of Birth: 21st February 1979

Political Party: National Democratic Congress (NDC)

Religion: Christian (Mission of God Church, Dodowa)

Hometown: Ayinaa Abasa, Central Region

Current Residence: Accra, Ghana

Education

Hon. Linda Ocloo has pursued both academic and professional education with distinction:

• WASSCE – Ghanata Senior High School (1997)

• Diploma in Banking – Cambridge Academy, Accra (2000)

• Diploma in Insurance – National Insurance College, Accra (2004)

• Diploma – National Insurance Commission (2007)

• Degree in Business Administration – University of Cape Coast

• MA in Banking and Finance – Methodist University, Ghana (2025)

• Honorary Doctorate Degree – Elohim Theological College & Seminary (2024)

• Honorary Professorship – Elohim Theological College & Seminary (2024)

Professional Background

Hon. Ocloo is an economist, banker, and insurance professional by training. Her career includes:

• Client Service Consultant / Acting Manager – Old Mutual Life (formerly Provident Life Insurance)

• Branch Secretary – Standard Chartered Bank

• Personal Assistant to the MD – Electricity Company of Ghana

• Deputy Ranking Member – Government Assurance Committee

• Vice Chairperson – Government Assurance Committee

Political Career

Hon. Linda Ocloo began her political journey under emotional circumstances. After the tragic death of her husband, Desmond William Ocloo, who was originally nominated as the NDC parliamentary candidate for Shai-Osudoku, the party selected her to step in. She contested and won the 2016 general elections, receiving 67.07% of the vote.

She retained her seat in the 2020 general elections, increasing her margin with 67.2% of the vote. She is a three-term Member of Parliament (7th, 8th, and 9th Parliaments) representing the Shai-Osudoku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region.

Ministerial Role – Greater Accra Region

In 2025, President John Dramani Mahama appointed her as the Greater Accra Regional Minister. In this role, she oversees:

• Coordination of regional development programs

• Security and governance engagement with MMDAs

• Social services and infrastructure improvements

• Gender mainstreaming in regional planning

Parliamentary Committee Membership

• Member, Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee

• Member, Human Rights Committee

Advocacy, Values & Community Work

Hon. Ocloo is widely known for:

• Her commitment to gender equity and women's empowerment

• Support for the aged and vulnerable groups

• Her deep Christian values and love for gospel music

• Her passion for mentoring young leaders and motivational speaking

She is also recognized for her contributions to agriculture, social protection, and rural development in her constituency.

Awards and Recognition

In 2022, she was honored as Outstanding Female MP in Ghana by the West Africa Young Leaders Awards (WAYLA) for her effective, dedicated public service and representation.

Personal Life

She is widowed and a mother of five. Her husband’s legacy in politics lives on through her continued dedication to public service and national development.

Disclaimer

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