Dr. Clement Abas Apaak is a distinguished Ghanaian politician, academic, and advocate, currently serving as a third-term Member of Parliament for the Builsa South constituency. His impressive career trajectory encompasses various roles, including Presidential Staffer under the previous John Dramani Mahama administration. 

Dr. Apaak’s academic background is equally impressive, with a Doctoral degree in Archaeology (ethnoarchaeology focus) from Simon Fraser University, Canada. He also holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Archaeology from the University of Bergen, Norway, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Archaeology from the University of Ghana. 

Prior to his appointment in 2013 as a presidential staffer, Dr. Apaak was a lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies. He also served as a Sessional Lecturer at Simon Fraser University’s Department of Archaeology before relocating to Ghana. 

In his parliamentary career, Dr. Apaak has held various positions, including Deputy Ranking Member, Education Committee, member, Public Accounts Committees and member, Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament. He also served as the chair of the Parliamentary Caucus on Persons with Disability. 

As a dedicated advocate, Dr. Apaak has championed several causes, including the rights of persons with disability, and the illegal logging and export of rosewood. His advocacy through his work with the Forum for Governance and Justice is well documented. 

Dr. Apaak’s leadership experience extends to various roles in Ghana, Canada, and Norway, including, member, Academic Board, University of Ghana, Manager, radio Universe, University of Ghana, Board of Governor, Simon Fraser University, Canada, President, Simon Fraser University Student Society, Canada, and President, International Students Union, University of Bergen, Norway. 

Throughout his academic and professional journey, Dr. Apaak has received numerous awards and scholarships, such as the President’s Doctoral Research Stipend, Simon Fraser University, Graduate Student Fieldwork Grant, University of Bergen, and the Norwegian Government Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries.