Swinthin Maxwell Arko

Swithin Maxwell Arko (1920–2006) be Ghanaian politician insyd first republic. He be member of parliament for Agona Nsaba constituency from 1965 go 1966. Before he enter parliament, he be chairman for Agona Local Council den later chairman for National Association of Local Government Councils.

 Early life den education 
Dem born Arko on 21 March 1920 for Nsaba, one town insyd Central Region of Ghana. He go school for Nsaba Presbyterian Middle Boarding School den Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast. After he work plus U. A. G. Ltd for about ten years, he travel go United Kingdom go study Local Government Administration.

 Career den politics 
Arko start work plus U. A. G. Ltd from 1941 till 1951, wey he lef go United Kingdom for further studies. As he return come Ghana for 1952, he serve on Agona Local Council as clerk of de council. For 1957, he join Cocoa Marketing Board as senior loans officer. He work there till 1962, wey he become chairman for Agona Local Council den vice chairman for National Association of de Local Government Council. Later, he turn chairman for de National Association of de Local Government Council. He too be executive member for African Union of Local Authorities den executive member for International Union of Local Authorities. For June 1965, he become member of parliament for Agona Nsaba constituency. He serve for dat position till February 1966 wey Nkrumah ein government fall.

 Personal life 
Arko die insyd 2006 wey he be survived by seven kiddies. Ein hobbies include reading den football.

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Category:1920 births
Category:2006 deaths
Category:Ghanaians
Category:Human
Category:Ghanaian MPs 1965–1966
Category:Convention People's Party (Ghana) politicians
Category:Mfantsipim School alumni
Category:Ghanaian expatriates insyd de United Kingdom
Category:Politicians wey komot Central Region (Ghana)