Charlotte Osei

former Ghanaian Electoral Commissioner

Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei (dem born am 1 February 1969)[1] be UN International Elections Commissioner, Ghanaian lawyer den former chairperson[1] of Electoral Commission of Ghana from 2015 til say dem dismiss am for June 2018 insyd[2] for grounds of financial malfeasance.[3][4][5] Dem challenge ein dismissal for Supremely Court of Ghana by two separate writs.[6] She be de first female wey serve for office of de Electoral Commission of Ghana since de independence of Ghana.[7] Before ein appointment na she be de chairperson give National Commission for Civic Education.[8] United Nations give team of international advisors, so say she go assist for managing de 2019 presidential elections in Afghanistan.[9]

Charlotte Osei
human
Ein sex anaa genderfemale Edit
Country wey e be citizenGhana Edit
Name in native languageCharlotte Kesson-Smith Osei Edit
Name wey dem give amCharlotte Edit
Family nameOsei Edit
Ein date of birth1 February 1969 Edit
Place dem born amNigeria Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish Edit
Ein occupationlawyer Edit
EmployerNational Commission for Civic Education Edit
Position eholdchairperson Edit
Educate forUniversity of Ghana, University of South Africa, Queen's University, Ghana National College Edit
Work locationAccra Edit
Political party ein memberindependent politician Edit
Member ofNational Commission for Civic Education Edit
Award e receiveGhana Women of Courage Award Edit

Ein early life den education

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Dem born Osei for Nigeria insyd.[10] Ein mummie, wey be mixed West African nationality, she no be Ghanaian den ein puppie, he san so be mixed West African nationality, he get parent wey be Ghanaian.

Osei get ein secondary education for de Ghana National College for Cape Coast insyd. She proceed go de University of Ghana wey she go obtain ein LLB insyd 1992 den Ghana School of Law wey she go obtain wey dem bell am to de bar insyd 1994.[11] She san so dey zuk Master of Business Leadership (MBL) wey komot de University of South Africa, Pretoria (2006), Master of Laws, (LLM), wey komot Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.[12]

Ein awards den recognition

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  • 1991 Volta Hall Award, Best Arts Results, First University Examinations, University of Ghana[13]
  • Dem award Charlotte Osei de 'Women Of Courage' award by Robert P. Jackson., de United States ambassador to Ghana.[14]
  • PPP Skills & Competency Development, Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Arlington, VA, USA (2009)[10]
  • Basic & Advanced Securities, Securities Selling & Investment Advice, Ghana Stock Exchange, Accra (1997)[10]
  • 1992 Ghana Bar Association, Excellence, LLB Final Examinations, University of Ghana[10]

Ein publications

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  • Citizenship, Customary Law and a Gendered Jurisprudence: A Socio-Legal Perspective.” by C. Kesson-Smith and W. Tettey in "Critical Perspectives on Politics and Socio-Economic Development in Ghana" (African social studies series), Brill Publishers, 25 Apr 2003, editors: Tettey, Wisdom J., Puplampu, Korbla P., Berman , Joshua[10]

Ein life matter

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Charlotte marry plus two kiddies.[15]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Gracia, Zindzy (16 August 2018). "Profile: Charlotte Osei biography and pictures". Yen- Ghana news. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  2. Ayitey, Charles (29 June 2018). "Nana Addo sacks Charlotte Osei and three deputies for "misbehavior and incompetence"". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  3. "NCCE boss named EC Chairperson". Graphic Ghana. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  4. "EC Boss Charlotte Osei and two deputies fired by President Akufo Addo - Asembi.com". Asembi.com. 28 June 2018. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  5. "Appoint me as new EC Boss - Kennedy Agyapong". GhanaWeb. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  6. "Kweku Baako challenges Charlotte Osei's removal in court". GhanaWeb. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  7. Nyavor, George (26 June 2015). "NPP congratulates new EC Chair; says she is competent". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  8. "Agenda 2030: Women in power and decision-making". Ghana News Agency. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  9. "Charlotte Osei gets UN Elections Commission job in Afghanistan". Graphic Ghana. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 "Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  11. "5 things you didn't know about the fired EC boss, Charlotte Osei". GhanaWeb. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  12. "Mrs Charlotte Osei, 1st female and youngest EC Chair brings freshness to job - Graphic Online". 29 June 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  13. Nyabor, Jonas (26 June 2015). "New EC boss' full CV". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  14. "Charlotte Osei gets honored with top award by US gov't amidst her troubles in Ghana". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  15. RASHAD (4 February 2019). "Finally, meet former EC Boss Charlotte Osei's "Secret" handsome husband [Photos]". GhPage. Retrieved 29 September 2023.