Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey is a distinguished leader with a wealth of experience in governance, education and community development. She holds an MPhil in Leadership from the University of Professional Studies, Accra.

She has an impressive track record as a local governance practitioner, having served as Presiding Member of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly and Deputy Eastern Regional Women Organiser of the NDC.

She is also a seasoned educator and advocate for women’s empowerment, with a commitment to advancing local development and inclusive governance. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Migration at the University of Ghana.