While many recognize Akosua Frema Osei Opare as Ghana’s first female Chief of Staff and a prominent figure in the current New Patriotic Congress administration, her private life remains shrouded in mystery.
Little is known about her family, marriage, or children. Today, we shine a spotlight on Maataa Opare, her daughter, who has carved out a significant niche for herself away from the public eye.
Maataa Opare, a seasoned banking professional and member of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Board, has quietly operated within the corridors of power, evading any semblance of controversy.
She boasts an impressive resume in finance and law, standing tall as a formidable force in her domain, as she also currently serves as the Group Head of Legal and Company Secretary at Fidelity Bank Limited in Accra.
Her career in the legal domain of the financial sector spans over sixteen years, including a stint in property litigation and product liability at Hogan Lovells in the UK.
She is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and has been called to the Bar in Ghana, making her dual jurisdiction qualified.
Since her move to Ghana in 2012, Maataa has been instrumental at Fidelity Bank Limited, where she has played pivotal roles, including the acquisition of ProCredit Savings and Loans and its subsequent integration.
Her expertise is not limited to the banking sector; in July 2021, she was sworn in as part of the nine-member governing board of ECG.
She also dedicates her time as Patron of the ECG Power Queens and as a Trustee of the Head of State Awards Ghana, which is part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Maataa Opare holds a Masters in Professional Cake Design and is known for her creative flair, having crafted a 30-piece cake installation for the International Central Gospel Church’s (ICGC) 30th-anniversary celebrations.
Her multifaceted talents and contributions make her a remarkable figure in Ghana’s landscape of influential women.