Also known as: Mr Awuku · Samuel Awuku · Mr Samuel Awuku · Hon Awuku
Sammi Awuku — Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority, appears in parliamentary oversight and constituency representation coverage.
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Saturday, August 15. …
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has criticised the government over the latest increase in fuel prices, questioning why Ghanaians continue to shoulder rising costs despite earlier assurances that the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy would cushion consumer …
Akuapem North Member of Parliament, Sammi Awuku, has welcomed the reconstitution of the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), saying the move reinforces the importance of accountability and adherence to the law in public appointments. …
… Other leading opposition figures, including Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku, also criticised the development, arguing that opposition voices were increasingly being intimidated. …
Akuapem North MP and former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of increasingly harassing, suppressing and intimidating opposition voices, following the reported arrest of NPP communicatio …
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has cautioned President John Dramani Mahama against any attempt to extend his stay in office beyond his current term, warning that such a move could damage his political legacy. …
The Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has criticised the latest increases in electricity and water tariffs, arguing that the decision will further burden Ghanaians already grappling with a rising cost of living, recent flooding and recurring power outages. …
… The former NPP National Youth Organiser and National Organiser, Hon Sammi Awuku, said party supporters continue to rally behind Dr Bawumia and expect him to lead the party back to power. …
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapim North, Mr Samuel Awuku, has sent a powerful message of solidarity and resilience to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, urging him to remain steadfast through unfolding political trials. …
Akuapem North Member of Parliament Sammi Awuku is challenging the legality of the appointment of Ms Gertrude Emefa Donkor as Chairperson of the Board of the Ghana Tourism Authority, arguing that her current role as Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery — a state-owned institutio …
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Sammi Awuku has denied reports that the Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested him on Saturday, August 15, appearing in a video on Sunday in Kumasi and stating he was participating in NPP regional elections. The reports had alleged his detention was linked to corruption and financial irregularities during his tenure as former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority.
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Sammi Awuku has denied reports that the Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested him on Saturday, August 15, appearing in a video on Sunday in Kumasi and stating he was participating in NPP regional elections. The reports had alleged his detention was linked to corruption and financial irregularities during his tenure as former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority.
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has criticised the government over the latest fuel price increases, questioning why the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy has not cushioned consumers against price shocks and arguing that the current pricing mechanism lacks effectiveness.
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku welcomed the reconstitution of the Ghana Tourism Authority Board on July 7, 2026, after raising concerns in June that the previous chair's appointment may not have complied with the Tourism Act's requirement that the position be held by a private-sector representative. Awuku said the development reinforces the importance of accountability and parliamentary oversight.
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has accused the NDC government of harassing and intimidating opposition figures, citing the EOCO arrest of NPP communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye hours after he announced his candidacy for National Communications Director. Awuku claims the incident reflects an emerging pattern of suppression against government critics and dissenting voices on social media.
MP Sammi Awuku has cautioned President Mahama against any attempt to extend his tenure beyond the current term, following a Supreme Court suit by teacher Ganiwu Alhassan seeking clarification on Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which limits presidential election to twice. Awuku warned that such a move could damage the President's political legacy and that those behind the suits are plotting his downfall.
Sammi Awuku has criticised latest increases in electricity and water tariffs, arguing the decision will further burden Ghanaians already facing rising cost of living, flooding and power outages. He describes this as the fifth utility tariff increase since the NDC assumed office 18 months ago.
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has called on NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to remain resilient and undeterred as he prepares for the 2028 general elections, assuring him of continued party support and that better days lie ahead.
Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapim North and former NPP National Organiser, has sent a message of solidarity to NPP flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia, urging him to remain steadfast through current political challenges, invoking the examples of former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo who overcame similar adversities before achieving electoral success.
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has questioned whether Ghana Tourism Authority board chair Gertrude Donkor meets the Tourism Act's private sector requirement, arguing that her role as Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery — a state-owned institution — disqualifies her from serving as a private sector representative.
Mary Anane Awuku, an entrepreneur and leadership advocate, says she withdrew from active politics to allow her husband Sammi Awuku to continue his political career while she focused on business and family. She expressed no regrets about the decision and continues to support her husband's political journey.
Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, commissioned a new constituency office in Mamfe and launched a youth-focused skills and entrepreneurship programme to strengthen local governance and address unemployment. The office will operate every Monday before parliamentary sittings and is open to all constituents regardless of political affiliation.
The GRIDCo CEO has been asked to step aside pending investigation into a fire at the Akosombo substation that knocked out an estimated 720 to 1,000 megawatts from Ghana's national grid. The incident has created an immediate deficit of about 1,000 MW, approximately one-fifth of Ghana's average peak demand.
Former NLA Director-General Sammi Awuku and KGL Group CEO Alex Apau Dadey are expected to attend LONACI's 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan on April 30, 2026, alongside lottery directors and World Lottery Association representatives from across Africa.
Akuapim North MP Sammi Awuku has called on President Mahama and the Energy Minister to urgently address recurring power supply challenges, warning that the intermittent electricity is disrupting revision and creating anxiety among students preparing for WASSCE and BECE examinations.