Contact us

Tel:+233 556 285 971

info@african-disability-policy-advocates.org

Executive Director

Ms. AIda Sarr

P.O Box 8689

New Achimota

Accra-Ghana

West Africa

Location

Accra West Africa, with regional office in Senegal

Contact us

Tel:+233 556 285 971

Executive Director

Location

Chair-Person Board of Trustees

Her. Excellency Ambassador Zita Sabla Benson, is an accomplish Lawyer, Politician and international diplomat.

She is a former Minister of Communication, Tourism and a cabinet Minister.

She was Ghana's former Ambassador to the Czech Republic

MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tariq Siddiq Ahmed Kandaik is Sudanese Legal consultant, Resident of the United Arab Emirates.
He is a Member of the Sudanese Bar Association, Khartoum 1994 – Present and also Member of the Arab Center for Arbitration (Certified Arbitrator)
Khartoum 2012 – Present.

He is a Member of the Sudanese Center for Arbitration and Conciliation (Certified Arbitrator)
Khartoum 2016 – Present
He is an internationally acclaimed human rights activist who has worked on numerous human rights issues and persons with disabilities in Sudan, Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HON. SANJA NANJA is a Ghanaian legislator, Member of Parliament for the 6th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin Constituency 2013-2017
Member of Parliament for the 8th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin Constituency 2021-2025 and Member of Parliament of the 9th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin 2025 to date.

He was also the former District Chief Executive, Atebubu/Amantin District Municipal Assembly.

Member Board of Trustees

Professor Abdoulaye Thiam is a distinguished Senegalese expert in social development, disability rights, and inclusive policy, with over two decades of leadership in training, research, and public service.

MANAGEMENT OF ADPA

Director of International Diplomacy and Policy- Hon Jeff Tetteh Kavianu

The Director of International policy and diplomacy of ADPA, is a former Member of Parliament of Upper Manya Krobo constituency in the eastern Region of Ghana.

He served as a member of the Committee in parliament that has direct oversight of persons with disabilities in Ghana.

He represented Ghana in the Pan African Parliament and also the ECOWAS parliament on disability protocols and law Reforms. He is a successful businessman and Contractor, providing clean drinking water in rural, urban and sub-urban communities in Ghana.

Head of Project Management and Strategic Planning-Kwaku Ansah Botwe

The Head of Project Management and Strategic Planning of ADPA is seasoned JOURNALIST , political activist, disability advocate and ICT professional with knowledge in Artificial Intelligence.

He is the president of the Network of Journalists for the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with disabilities in Africa (PROMOAFRICA), He has attended and delivered research works on disabilities across the globe.

He is the CEO of TodayGhanaNews TV based in Germany, and the publisher of the Evening Tribune Newspaper in Accra-Ghana. He is also a founding father of the Progressive Journalists Union of Ghana.

He is noted for his strategic communication, Marketing and Public relation skills for companies, politicians and businesses.

He holds MBA program certificate,Business administration from the European Institute of Leadership and Management and also a professional Certificate in AI and Machine Learning from the Purdue University.

Head of Communication and Administration of ADPA Ms. Mariam Nyarkoa Amponsah

The Head of Communication and Administration of ADPA, is a trained Public Relations Officer and advocate for persons with disabilities, women, and children.

She holds an BA in Communication Studies from the University of Ghana, she serves as Secretary of the Network for promotion of the Rights of Persons with disabilities in Africa PROMO-AFRICA Ghana, promoting rights, advocating and exclusivity of persons with disability in Africa.

Contact us

Tel:+233 556 285 971

Executive Director

Location

Chair-Person Board of Trustees

Her. Excellency Ambassador Zita Sabla Benson, is an accomplish Lawyer, Politician and international diplomat.

She is a former Minister of Communication, Tourism and a cabinet Minister.

She was Ghana's former Ambassador to the Czech Republic

MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tariq Siddiq Ahmed Kandaik is Sudanese Legal consultant, Resident of the United Arab Emirates.He is a Member of the Sudanese Bar Association, Khartoum 1994 – Present and also Member of the Arab Center for Arbitration (Certified Arbitrator)Khartoum 2012 – Present.

He is a Member of the Sudanese Center for Arbitration and Conciliation (Certified Arbitrator)Khartoum 2016 – PresentHe is an internationally acclaimed human rights activist who has worked on numerous human rights issues and persons with disabilities in Sudan, Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HON. SANJA NANJA is a Ghanaian legislator, Member of Parliament for the 6th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin Constituency 2013-2017Member of Parliament for the 8th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin Constituency 2021-2025 and Member of Parliament of the 9th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin 2025 to date.

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES• Land and Natural Resources 2021-2025• Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions 2024-2025• Judiciary 2021-2024• Standing orders 2024 -2025• Trade, Industry and Tourism 2015-2017• Poverty Reduction Strategy 2013-2017• Constitution and Legal Affairs 2013-2015

He was also the former District Chief Executive, Atebubu/Amantin District Municipal Assembly.

Member Board of Trustees

Professor Abdoulaye Thiam is a distinguished Senegalese expert in social development, disability rights, and inclusive policy, with over two decades of leadership in training, research, and public service.

Director of International Diplomacy and Policy- Hon Jeff Tetteh Kavianu

The Director of International policy and diplomacy of ADPA, is a former Member of Parliament of Upper Manya Krobo constituency in the eastern Region of Ghana.

He served as a member of the Committee in parliament that has direct oversight of persons with disabilities in Ghana.

He represented Ghana in the Pan African Parliament and also the ECOWAS parliament on disability protocols and law Reforms. He is a successful businessman and Contractor, providing clean drinking water in rural, urban and sub-urban communities in Ghana.

Head of Project Management and Strategic Planning-Kwaku Ansah Botwe

The Head of Project Management and Strategic Planning of ADPA is seasoned JOURNALIST , political activist, disability advocate and ICT professional with knowledge in Artificial Intelligence.

He is the president of the Network of Journalists for the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with disabilities in Africa (PROMOAFRICA), He has attended and delivered research works on disabilities across the globe.

He is the CEO of TodayGhanaNews TV based in Germany, and the publisher of the Evening Tribune Newspaper in Accra-Ghana. He is also a founding father of the Progressive Journalists Union of Ghana.

He is noted for his strategic communication, Marketing and Public relation skills for companies, politicians and businesses.

He holds MBA program certificate,Business administration from the European Institute of Leadership and Management and also a professional Certificate in AI and Machine Learning from the Purdue University.

Head of Communication and Administration of ADPA Ms. Mariam Nyarkoa Amponsah

The Head of Communication and Administration of ADPA, is a trained Public Relations Officer and advocate for persons with disabilities, women, and children.

She holds an BA in Communication Studies from the University of Ghana, she serves as Secretary of the Network for promotion of the Rights of Persons with disabilities in Africa PROMO-AFRICA Ghana, promoting rights, advocating and exclusivity of persons with disability in Africa.

Tariq Siddiq Ahmed Kandaik is Sudanese Legal consultant, Resident of the United Arab Emirates.
He is a Member of the Sudanese Bar Association, Khartoum 1994 – Present and also Member of the Arab Center for Arbitration (Certified Arbitrator)
Khartoum 2012 – Present.

HON. SANJA NANJA is a Ghanaian legislator, Member of Parliament for the 6th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin Constituency 2013-2017
Member of Parliament for the 8th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin Constituency 2021-2025 and Member of Parliament of the 9th parliament, Atebubu/Amantin 2025 to date.