Matilda Amissah-Arthur | |
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Second Lady of Ghana | |
In role 24 July 2012 – 7 January 2017 |
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Preceded by | Lordina Mahama |
Succeeded by | Samira Bawumia |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Political party | National Democratic Congress |
Spouse(s) | Kwesi Amissah-Arthur |
Matilda Nana Manye Amissah-Arthur is a Ghanaian politician, married to the Vice President of Ghana, Kwesi Amissah-Arthur. She has been installed as a queen mother of Logba-Adzakoe in 2016, with the stool name of Unandze Afan Eshi (Mamaga Afeamenyo I).
Mrs. Amissah-Arthur is a librarian by profession. She has been active as a second lady in promoting literacy, digital libraries, and other causes in Ghana, including donating medical items, and supporting fishmongers in Effutu. Amissah-Arthur was influenced to do social work by her father, who was once Director of Social Welfare in Ghana.