Benita Sena Okity-Duah is a well-known Ghanaian fashion entrepreneur and politician. She rose to prominence after winning the Miss Ghana title in 1997 and later served as the Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku from 2013 to 2017. Notably, she is the first former Miss Ghana to be elected as a Member of Parliament and has held deputy ministerial roles in the Gender, Children & Social Protection and Fisheries & Aquaculture ministries.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Benita Sena Okity-Duah |
| Date of Birth | June 19, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Anloga, Volta Region, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| State of Origin | Volta Region, Ghana |
| Partner | Steve Okity-Duah |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Politician, Deputy Minister, Member of Parliament |
| Net Worth | $500,000 – $2 million |
Early Life and Education
Born on June 19, 1976, in Anloga, Volta Region, Ghana, Benita Sena Okity-Duah completed her secondary education at Achimota School in Accra.
At the age of 20, she won the Miss Ghana pageant. She then went on to study fashion design at the London College of Fashion, where she graduated in 2001.
Career
After returning to Ghana in 2003, Okity-Duah founded LadyBird Fashions, establishing herself as a leading fashion entrepreneur in the country.
Politically, she was the Women’s Organizer for the National Democratic Congress in Ledzokuku before winning the parliamentary seat in 2012.
She served as a Member of Parliament from 2013 to 2017, during which time she was appointed Deputy Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (2013–2014) and later Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture (2014–2017).
Personal Life
Benita is married to Steve Okity-Duah and is a practicing Christian affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information about her children is not publicly available.
Net Worth
Benita’s net worth is estimated to be approximately between $500,000 and $2 million USD. These figures reflect her multifaceted career encompassing entrepreneurship as founder and CEO of LadyBird Fashions and her political roles including Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister.
Awards and Recognitions
- Crowned Miss Ghana in 1997
- First former Miss Ghana to be elected as a Member of Parliament
