About

Meet the Hon. Charles Forson, Member of Parliament for Tema Central

Leading with Humility, Building with Vision, Delivering Dignified Development

Hon. Charles Forson is a public servant, business executive, and Member of Parliament for the Tema Central Constituency. He represents the constituency in the Parliament of Ghana on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He assumed office on January 7, 2025, following his victory in the 2024 general elections and the subsequent re-collation that confirmed him as the elected Member of Parliament on January 5, 2025.

Hon. Charles Forson has built his public service around inclusive growth, transparent governance, sustainable development, and expanded opportunities for young people. His approach to leadership reflects a commitment to practical development and responsible representation. He describes his vision for Tema Central as one of dignified development, with a focus on ensuring that constituents are seen, served, and valued.

Rooted in Community, Family, and Faith

Hon. Charles Forson hails from Taido in the Western Region of Ghana. He was born on Friday, April 12, 1974. His background and personal values have shaped his approach to public service and community engagement.

His Christian faith is an important part of his values. He is known for his humble, warm, and approachable nature and places strong value on family and community relationships. His engagement with constituents reflects an emphasis on listening to their concerns and working with them to address local needs.

Education and Leadership Development

Hon. Charles Forson has developed an academic and professional foundation that combines marketing, business administration, and leadership education.

He obtained a Certificate in Marketing from the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) in August 2007. He later completed a leadership programme at the Oxford University Department of Continuing Education in October 2019. In June 2021, he earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the Accra Business School, which is affiliated with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

His education has complemented his professional experience and provided a foundation for his work in business management and public service.

Business Experience and Public Service

Before entering Parliament, Hon. Charles Forson established a career in business and executive management. His professional experience spans marketing, real estate, healthcare, and business leadership.

He served as a marketing executive at Voting Technik Motors and later worked as a marketing manager and consultant at Honda Place. He subsequently held senior leadership positions in the private sector, including Managing Director of Primeland Estates Limited and Executive Chairman of Prime Pharmacy Limited.

His work before entering Parliament also included community development initiatives in areas such as education, women’s empowerment, and infrastructure investment. His business activities and professional experience have also contributed to job creation and economic activity within the constituency.

Parliamentary Service

Hon. Charles Forson serves in the 2025–2029 Parliament of Ghana as the Member of Parliament for Tema Central. His parliamentary work draws on his experience in business, management, and public service.

He serves as Chairperson of the Backbenchers’ Business Committee, where he contributes to legislative priorities and backbench engagement. He is also a Member of the Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions Committee, where his work relates to employment, labour relations, pensions, and workforce development.

He further serves as a Member of the Information and Communications Committee, contributing to parliamentary work concerning information, communications, and related areas of national development.

A Vision for Tema Central

Hon. Charles Forson’s vision is to build a modern and prosperous Tema Central where the constituency’s coastal heritage is matched by opportunities for sustainable development and economic advancement.

His development priorities focus on youth opportunity, vocational training, poverty reduction, food security, healthcare, and support for market women.

Youth Opportunity and Job Creation

Hon. Charles Forson is committed to creating opportunities that enable young people in Tema Central to build productive and sustainable livelihoods. His priorities include job creation, business hubs, modern recreational centres, and measures to reduce street touting and promote a safer and more productive environment for young people.

Vocational Training and Skills Development

He supports vocational training and practical skills development for young people in the constituency. His focus is on helping young people acquire practical skills, develop their trades, and pursue greater economic self-reliance.

Poverty and Crime Reduction

Hon. Charles Forson places emphasis on addressing poverty and armed robbery through education and employment opportunities. His approach focuses on creating pathways that can help young people pursue productive livelihoods rather than becoming involved in criminal activities.

Nutrition and Food Security

He supports local school feeding programmes and promotes the national Operation Feed the Nation initiative. These priorities seek to improve access to nutritious food for children and strengthen food security within the community.

Healthcare Infrastructure

Hon. Charles Forson is committed to improving healthcare infrastructure in Tema Central. His healthcare priority focuses on strengthening local facilities and improving access to professional medical services for residents.

Empowering Market Women

He recognises the important role of market women in the local economy and supports targeted initiatives to strengthen their financial and operational capacity. His focus is on providing support that can help market women sustain and expand their economic activities.

A Commitment to Dignified Development

Hon. Charles Forson’s public service is guided by a commitment to practical development and responsible representation. His experience in business and management informs his approach to policy and constituency development, while his engagement with residents keeps his focus on local needs.

As Member of Parliament for Tema Central, he remains focused on advancing opportunities for young people, strengthening essential services, supporting livelihoods, and contributing to the development of a modern and prosperous constituency.