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{{short description|Ghanaian politician (b. 1964)}}
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| name                = Cynthia Mamle Morrison
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| office2             = Minister of Gender, Children & Social Protection
| term_start2         = 8 August 2018
| term_end2           = 6 January 2021
| president2          = [[Nana Akuffo-Addo]]
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'''Cynthia Mamle Morrison''' (born 17 January 1964) is a [[Ghanaian people|Ghanaian]] politician and was a member of the [[New Patriotic Party]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=31 |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=www.parliament.gh}}</ref> until she announced her independent candidacy for the 2024 General Elections.<ref name=":1" /> She is currently the member of parliament for [[Agona West (Ghana parliament constituency)|Agona West Constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=31 |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=www.parliament.gh}}</ref> On 9 August 2018, she was appointed Minister designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection by President [[Nana Akufo-Addo]].<ref>{{Cite news |title='I am a submarine politician' - Gender minister-designate eager to make impact |language=en-US |work=MyJoyOnline |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/August-9th/im-eager-to-work-with-oye-lithur-otiko-gender-minister-designate.php |url-status=dead |access-date=2018-11-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810111309/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2018/August-9th/im-eager-to-work-with-oye-lithur-otiko-gender-minister-designate.php |archive-date=10 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Agona West NDC congratulates Cynthia Morrison |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Agona-West-NDC-congratulates-Cynthia-Morrison-676554 |access-date=2018-11-01 |website=GhanaWeb. |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/borstal-homes-are-my-priority-new-gender-minister-nominee.html|title=Borstal homes are my priority - Gender Minister-nominee Cynthia Morrison|work=Graphic Online|access-date=2018-11-01|language=en-gb}}</ref> She was formerly the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme sacked - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/national-coordinator-of-school-feeding-programme-sacked/ |access-date=2021-05-19 |website=MyJoyOnline. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine |url=https://www.glitzafrica.com/glitz-top-100-inspirational-women/100/ |access-date=2022-05-28 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=cynthia morrison : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection |url=https://www.mogcsp.gov.gh/tag/cynthia-morrison/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=www.mogcsp.gov.gh}}</ref>
==Early life and education==
Cynthia Morrison was born on 17 January, 1964 in [[Elmina]] in the [[Central Region (Ghana)|Central Region]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Morrison, Cynthia Mamle |url=https://ghanamps.com/mp/morrison-cynthia-mamle/ |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=Ghana MPS |language=en-US}}</ref> She acquired a Teacher Training Certificate at Maria Montessori Training School in 1992 and also in Hepziba Montessori.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghana MPs - MP Details - Morrison, Cynthia Mamle |url=http://www.ghanamps.com/mps/details.php?id=5403 |access-date=2019-03-02 |website=GhanaMps.}}</ref> She also has certificates in catering from Flair Catering.<ref name=":2" />
== Career ==
She was the executive director and a Manager of her own company.<ref name=":2" /> She was also the [[Proprietress]] of [https://www.ghanabusinessweb.com/accra-dansoman-primary_schools-maryland_montessori_learning_centre-9895.html Maryland Montessori] in [[Dansoman]].<ref name=":0" /> She is currently the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CLOTTEY KORLEY CONSTITUENCY BENEFITS FROM THE GOG-FBO's FOOD DONATION TO THE NEEDY : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection |url=http://www.mogcsp.gov.gh/index.php/clottey-korley-constituency-benefits-from-the-gog-fbos-food-donation-to-the-needy/ |access-date=2020-07-19 |website=Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ENCOURAGE & SUPPORT ALL CONTESTANTS TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS – HON. CYNTHIA MORRISON TO MISS GHANA EXECUTIVES : Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection |url=http://www.mogcsp.gov.gh/index.php/encourage-support-all-contestants-to-undertake-projects-hon-cynthia-morrison-to-miss-ghana-executives/ |access-date=2020-07-19 |website=Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hon. Cynthia Morrison empower Agona West Children through ICT and Entrepreneur Programmes|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/950975/hon-cynthia-morrison-empower-agona-west-children.html|access-date=2020-07-19|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-01 |title=Gender Minister cautions against sharing Akuapem Poloo's nude photo with son |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/gender-minister-cautions-against-sharing-akuapem-poloos-nude-photo-with-son/ |access-date=2020-07-19 |website=MyJoyOnline. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-28 |title=Gender Ministry to give free Vitamin C to LEAP beneficiaries amid Covid-19 |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/health/gender-ministry-to-give-free-vitamin-c-to-leap-beneficiaries-amid-covid-19/ |access-date=2020-07-19 |website=MyJoyOnline. |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Philanthropy ==
Cynthia Morrison donated items including wheel chairs, walking coaches for the blind and crutches as part of her 52nd birthday celebration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/670258/cynthia-morrison-cerebrates-her-52-birthday-with-the-people.html|title=Cynthia Morrison Cerebrates Her 52 Birthday with the People with Disability|last=Arthur|first=Christopher}}</ref>
== Politics ==
Morrison was a member of the [[New Patriotic Party]]. She is currently the Member of parliament for [[Agona West (Ghana parliament constituency)|Agona West Constituency]] in the [[Central Region (Ghana)|Central Region]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-18 |title=Parliament approves construction of TVET facility at Agona West - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/parliament-approves-construction-of-tvet-facility-at-agona-west/ |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=Myjoyonline |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== 2016 elections ===
She won this seat during the 2016 Ghanaian general elections. Two other candidates namely Charles Obeng-Inkoom of [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]] and Evans Idan Coffie of [[Convention People's Party]] also contested in the 2016 by-election of the Agona West constituency held in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2016/central/66/index.php|title=Ghana Election 2016 Results - Agona West Constituencywebsite=Ghana Elections|website=Peace FM|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NPP Primatries: Cynthia Morrison Retains Agona West Seat |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/politics/politics/202006/414891.php |access-date=2020-07-19 |website=Peacefmonline - Ghana news}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Don't impose incumbent MP on Agona West - Concerned Delegates|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/don-t-impose-incumbent-mp-on-agona-west-concerned-delegates.html|access-date=2020-07-19|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb}}</ref> Cynthia won the election by obtaining 32,770 votes out of the 56,878 cast, representing 58.03 percent of total valid votes.<ref name=":0" />
=== 2020 elections ===
She contested the [[2020 Ghanaian general election]] as the parliamentary candidate for the [[New Patriotic Party]] and was elected for a second four-year term.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Agona West Constituency: Cynthia Morrison re-elected as MP |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/agona-west-constituency-cynthia-morrison-re-elected-as-mp.html |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=Graphic Online |language=en-gb}}</ref> She polled 30,513 out of a total of 59,193 valid votes cast as against Paul Ofori-Amoah of the opposition [[National Democratic Congress (Ghana)|National Democratic Congress]] who had 27,673 votes,<ref name=":3" /> and an Independent candidate Ishmael Kofi Tekyi Turkson had 1,007 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=FM |first=Peace |title=2020 Election - Agona West Constituency Results |url=http://ghanaelections.peacefmonline.com/pages/2020/parliament/central/agona_west/ |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=Ghana Elections - Peace FM}}</ref>
=== Committees ===
She is the Chairperson of the Government Assurance Committee and also the Chairperson of the Communications Committee.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=31 |access-date=2022-11-20 |website=parliament of ghana}}</ref>
== Independent Candidacy ==
In April 2024, Cynthia lost the primary elections for the Agona West Constituency to Chris Arthur.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-13 |title=Incumbent MP, Cynthia Morrison loses Agona West parliamentary bid {{!}} 3News |url=https://3news.com/featured/incumbent-mp-cynthia-morrison-loses-agona-west-parliamentary-bid/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite a court injunction,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Appiah-Dolphyne |first=Joseph |date=2024-10-12 |title=Court orders suspension of Agona West parliamentary candidacy for Cynthia Morrison |url=https://www.asaaseradio.com/court-orders-suspension-of-agona-west-parliamentary-candidacy-for-cynthia-morrison/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Asaase Radio |language=en-US}}</ref> she announced her decision to contest for the seat of Agona West constituency as an independent candidate forfeiting her membership to the [[New Patriotic Party]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Baisie |first=Seli |date=2024-08-22 |title=Election 2024: NPP’s Cynthia Morrison goes independent |url=https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/npps-cynthia/2024/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=GBC Ghana Online - The Nation\'s Broadcaster {{!}} Breaking News from Ghana, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Video News |language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2024, her decision to go independent was speculated in the media to have been rescinded by a section of the media after a picture of her and the [[New Patriotic Party]] leader in parliament, [[Alexander Afenyo-Markin]] went viral. However, she clarified that she will still contest as an independent candidate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otchere |first=Gertrude Owireduwaah |date=2024-10-22 |title=2024 election: Cynthia Morrison to still contest as Independent candidate - Adomonline.com |url=https://www.adomonline.com/2024-election-cynthia-morrison-to-still-contest-as-independent-candidate/ |access-date=2024-10-24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-22 |title=Cynthia Morrison dismisses claims of backing out of Independent bid |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2024/10/cynthia-morrison-dismisses-claims-of-backing-out-of-independent-bid/ |access-date=2024-10-24 |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Attack ===
The incident occurred as supporters of Cynthia Morrison were returning from a mini-campaign launch in Otinkorang to [[Agona Swedru]]. A shot was fired into the crowd, causing panic and injuries. One person sustained gunshot wounds, while several others suffered minor injuries during the chaotic scene.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-28 |title=Supporters of NPP's Cynthia Morrison Clash; One Injured by Gunshot |url=https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/cynthia-morrison/2024/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-28 |title=Cynthia Morrison gives blow-by-blow account of alleged shooting attack at Nyarkrom {{!}} 3News |url=https://3news.com/news/cynthia-morrison-gives-blow-by-blow-account-of-alleged-shooting-attack-at-nyarkrom/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
She is married to Herbert Morrison with seven children.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-01-18|title=Cynthia Morrison - Changed lives of Ghana's conjoined twins|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/lifestyle/life/cynthia-morrison-changed-lives-of-ghana-s-conjoined-twins.html|access-date=2019-03-02|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb}}</ref> She identifies as a [[Christians|Christian]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Parliament of Ghana |url=https://www.parliament.gh/mps?mp=31 |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=www.parliament.gh}}</ref>
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