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Hon. John Darko, Esq.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Member of Parliament for Suame<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natural resources and environmental lawyer with ~15 years\u2019 experience cutting across commercial, advisory, academia and consultancy settings, and delivering success on projects. Strong understanding of laws governing Ghana\u2019s energy, land and natural resources sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrated exceptional leadership and integrity as board member of 6 government and private organisations across oil and gas, insurance, finance and education industries; this includes Ghana National Gas Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proficient in environmental and natural resource policy research and analysis, negotiations, engagement of government and private stakeholders and project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeks to drive growth in Africa\u2019s Natural Resource sector by providing adequate and comprehensive regulatory, legislative and advisory support to governments for the benefit of citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parliamentary Committee Membership
Environment, Science and Technology, Vice Chairman
Local Government and Rural Development, Member
Subsidiary Legislation, Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parliamentary Minority Caucus
Legal Counsel to the minority caucus in Parliament<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education
University of Houston \u2014 LLM
Ghana School of Law \u2014 QCL
University of Ghana \u2014 LLB
University of Ghana \u2014 BA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employment
Gyando Asmah & CO \u2014 Associate
GIMPA \u2014 Lecturer
Darko, Keli-Delataa & CO \u2013 Partner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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