Biography

Before becoming an MP, Assafuah served as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Ministry of Education, where he played an essential role in communication and public relations. He was also appointed as the Deputy Minister for Local Government and Rural Development in 2024 by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Hon. Assafuah is widely recognised as one of Ghana's most promising young parliamentarians — combining a strong academic background in law, finance, and public policy with hands-on constituency development work that has transformed the lives of residents across Old Tafo.

Vincent Ekow Assafuah was born to Polykarp Assafuah and Paulina Assafuah in Kumasi, Ghana. He attended Martyrs of Uganda Junior High School before proceeding to study General Arts at St. Hubert's Seminary in Kumasi.

Vincent Assafuah began his career in public service by contesting for the position of National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) National President, a role he secured after an earlier bid for the USAG presidential election. He was appointed as a special assistant to the Second Lady Samira Bawumia from 2015 to 2017.

Assafuah served as the acting Deputy Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2017, and later as the Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Education in 2018 — building a reputation for strategic communication and policy engagement at the national level.

In June 2020, Assafuah contested for the Old Tafo Constituency seat and won the NPP primaries with 299 votes, securing the nomination against five other contenders.

Assafuah won his party's internal election in 2024, allowing him to run for a second term in the 2024 parliamentary elections. His victory was significant, affirming the deep trust and confidence the people of Old Tafo have placed in his leadership.

Vincent Ekow Assafuah is an active member of key parliamentary committees, contributing meaningfully to national deliberations — particularly in education, sports, and economic development.

He currently serves as the Ranking Member of the Youth and Sports Committee and as a Committee Member of the Economic and Development Committee in the 9th Parliament of Ghana.

Vincent Ekow Assafuah is a devout Catholic and a member of the Knight & Ladies of Blessed Sacrament (Mass Server/Alter Boy). He is also a member of the Knight & Ladies of Marshall.

He continues to be a passionate advocate for public service, education, and community development. His work in Parliament and public service has earned him recognition as a young leader genuinely committed to improving the lives of the people in his constituency and across Ghana.