The Untold Story Behind Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie – What you didn’t Know
The leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako; an independent presidential candidate of the upcoming 2024 general elections, on Friday 4th October, 2024 announced Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie as his running mate.
Prior to her proclamation, scant information was available concerning her, notwithstanding her esteemed position as a professor at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), where she possessed commendable academic qualifications in both economics and scholarly endeavors.
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In spite of the paucity of accessible data regarding Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie on digital platforms, more exhaustive inquiries have unearthed certain particulars about her:
EDUCATION
✓ Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Ghana in 1997.
✓ She received her professional qualification from the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers UK in 2000.
✓ She went on to obtain her MBA and MPhil at the University of Ghana in 2009 and 2012, respectively.
✓ In 2013, she received a professional accounting certificate from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a diploma in Islamic finance from the same institution.
CAREER
✓ Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie has had an extensive and diverse career. She started as a French teacher at Winamzua Junior Secondary School in 1993. She then worked as an internal auditor at B.A.E. Ltd. in 2001 and later joined Asda Supermarket as an internet shopping assistant.
✓ In 2007, Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie returned to B.A.E. Ltd. as an administrative manager and accountant. She then moved to Mahogany Wood Processing and Construction Ltd., where she served as the finance manager.
✓ In 2012, she completed an internship at Deutsche Investitions in Germany. Following this, she worked as an audit associate at Baker Tilly Andah & Andah. In 2016, she was Manager in Charge of Issuers at the Securities and Exchange Commission in Accra.
✓For the past four years, Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie has been working as a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra
PERSONAL/POLITICAL LIFE
Very little information is available about Dr. Maryam Esaka Kreiesie’s private life. It is thought that she is in her late 40s or early 50s, married, and a parent.
Dr. Maryam Esaka Kreiesie’s Political Journey;
To date, Dr. Maryam Esaka Kreiesie has not had any significant influence in Ghana’s political scene. Despite her prolific work on social and economic topics, her selection as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Nana Kwame Bediako marks her debut in the political arena.
As Nana Kwame Bedikao’s running mate for the upcoming 2024 elections, Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the candidature. With a diverse background that includes roles in education, finance, auditing, and management, she offers a unique perspective and a wide range of skills that can complement Nana Kwame Bedikao’s leadership.
