Ebo Barton-Odro

Ebo Barton-Odro is a Ghanaian politician and a former First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana.[1] He was the member of parliament for Cape Coast North constituency from 2008 to 2016.[2][3]

Early years and education

Barton-Odro was born in Saltpond, Central Region. He attended the Mfantsipim School and the Ghana School of Law and also obtained a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Ghana.[4]

Career

Barton-Odro 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.[4]

Politics

Barton-Odro is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) .[4] 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.[5]

Personal life

Barton-Odro is a Christian. He is married with four children.[4]

References

1. "Ghana can no longer tolerate open defecation – Barton-Oduro". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
2. "Barton Oduro must resign- Vitus Azeem - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline.
3. "If Barton Oduro is Deputy Speaker, God have mercy on Ghana and our ethics-Malik Baako". Modern Ghana.
4. "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Barton-Odro, Ebo". GhanaMps. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
5. Peace FM. "Ghana Election 2012 Results - Cape Coast North Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 3 February 2020.