Joe Ghartey

Joe Ghartey (born 15 June 1961, in Accra) is a Ghanaian lawyer, academic and politician. He is a former Attorney-General of Ghana (2006–2009), Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament (2013–2017) and Railways Development Minister (2017–2021). Joe Ghartey hails from Shama, in the Western Region of the Republic of Ghana.

For the Ghanaian footballer, see Joseph Ghartey.

Hon.
Joe Ghartey
Minister for Railway Development
In office
11 January 2017 – 6 January 2021
PresidentNana Akufo-Addo
Preceded byNew position
Succeeded byJohn Peter Amewu
Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament
In office
7 January 2013 – 6 January 2017
Preceded byAaron Mike Oquaye
Succeeded byAlban Bagbin
Member of Parliament
In office
7 January 2005 – Incumbent
Preceded byNew constituency
ConstituencyEssikado-Ketan
19th Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
In office
16 June 2006 – 6 January 2009
PresidentJohn Kufuor
Preceded byAyikoi Otoo
Succeeded byBetty Mould-Iddrisu
Personal details
Born (1961-06-15) 15 June 1961
Accra
Political partyNew Patriotic Party
SpouseEfua Ghartey
Children5
EducationRidge Church School
Mfantsipim School
Alma mater
Occupation
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