The thing about a power couple is that they’re not a mere accessory around the arm.They are perfectly matched in attitude, influence and wit.
Power couples can seem like intimidating forces, managing to have their own wildly successful careers as well as relationships.
Though the Rawlings are probably just superhumans in Ghana, the secrets of how most power couples make it work aren’t reserved for the mega-rich and famous.
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Juggling a successful career or marriage has its challenges, but doing both well can quickly launch you into power couple status.
Scroll through to see seven power couples in Ghana.
Jerry John Rawlings & Nana Konadu Agyeman
The Rawlings remain one of Ghana’s most adored couples. Both halves of this power couple are politicians and they have been married for forty years. Jerry John Rawlings is a former president of Ghana.
Nana Oye Lithur and Tony Lithur
Legal practitioner Tony Lithur and wife, Mrs Nana Oye Lithur are a force to reckon with. Nana Oye Lithur is a former minister of gender, children and social protection. The couple have been very influential in fighting for human rights in Ghana.
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Menaye Donkor and Sulley Muntari
Stunning beauty Menaye Donkor and Ghanaian football star Sulley Muntari also make the list of power couples in Ghana. Sulley is a force on the football pitch. His wife Menaye has worked tirelessly for over a decade to improve the lives of women and children in her home country Ghana through the Menaye Charity Organization.
Duncan Williams and Rosa Whittaker
It should be no surprise that Rosa Whitaker and Archbishop Duncan Williams met in church, as they both view their careers as callings from God, rather than work. Ghanaian Archbishop Duncan Williams is head of the Christian Action Faith Ministries based in Accra. Recently, they earned a place on the list of “African Power Couples” because of her tireless work for, and on, the continent.
Ken ofori Atta and Angela Ofori Atta
Ken Ofori-Attah is an Investment Banker and co-founder of Databank in Ghana. He is currently the Minister of Finance. He is married to Angela Ofori Atta, a clinical Psychologist/Associate Professor at University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry.
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Akufo Addo and Rebecca Addo
The first gentleman and lady of Ghana have been married for over 20 years. He and his wife Rebecca Akufo-Addo are the cutest first couple Ghana has seen so far. The Akufo-Addos' romance for example. You can tell it’s an adult romance , yet they have that unmistakable spark! This couple has given every guy and girl around the world some serious relationship goals!
Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom and Yvonne Nduom
Business Mogul and Politician, Paa Kwesi Nduom is one of the richest people in Ghana. Dr Nduom has been married to Mrs Yvonne Nduom, a management specialist and graduate of the Cape Coast University in Ghana, and the University of Wisconsin in the United States for the past 40 years.