Office

Minister of Food and Agriculture, Ghana

Title: Minister for Food and Agriculture

Current holder

Eric Opoku

Career

Member of the 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2017 to present)
Member of the 6th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2013 to 2017)
Member of the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2005 to 2009)
Member of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2021 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Food and Agriculture of Ghana?

Eric Opoku is the Minister of Food and Agriculture of Ghana.

When was Eric Opoku born?

Eric Opoku was born in 1970-06-05, in Brong-Ahafo Region, according to Wikidata.

Where did Eric Opoku study?

Eric Opoku studied at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Eric Opoku belong to?

Eric Opoku is listed as a member of National Democratic Congress on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Ghana in numbers

Population (2025): 35.1 million; 14th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 3,271 US$; 19th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 14.2%; 8th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 3%; 40th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 48.8%; 35th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 65.7 years; 28th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2021): 76.5%; 19th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 67; 9th most stable of 54 in Africa

All data on Ghana · Who Ghana owes · Natural resources in Ghana · Ghana's regions compared · West Africa compared · Ghana against its neighbours

Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Food and Agriculture, Ghana. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/ghana/minister-of-food-and-agriculture