| Intro | Ghanaian politician | ||||
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Politician |
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Ghana |
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Politics |
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| Gender | male | ||||
| Birth | 8 January 1952 | ||||
| Age: | 68 years | ||||
| Star sign | Capricorn | ||||
| Politics | National Democratic Congress | ||||
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Ebo Barton Oduro is a Ghanaian politician and a former First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana. He was the member of parliament for Cape Coast North constituency from 2008 to 2016.
Early years and education
Oduro was born in Saltpond, Central Region. He attended the Ghana School of Law and also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Ghana.
Career
Oduro is a lawyer. He served as the Head of Chambers of Barton and Partners. In 2009, he became a member of the Parliament of Ghana.
Politics
Oduro is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) . He was the NDC member of parliament representative for the then Cape Coast Constituency. In 2008, under the ticket of the National Democratic Congress, he contested in the 2012 Ghanaian General Elections and won. In 2012, he contested again in the 2012 Ghanaian General Elections and won. He defeated the other contestants including Henrietta Abane and Sarah Mary Bucknor by obtaining 21,189 votes which represents 51.53% of the total votes cast.
Personal life
Oduro is a Christian. He is married with four children.