Eric Amoateng

Eric Amoateng (born February 19, 1953) is a politician and a former Member of Parliament in Ghana. He was arrested for drug trafficking in 2005 in the United States and jailed for drug trafficking.

Early life and education

Eric Amoateng was born in Ghana on February 19, 1953. He had his secondary education at Nkoranza Anglican School, Nkoranza, where he passed his O-levels. He then attended Nkoranza Training College, Nkoranza for his A-level education, completing in 1973. He then attended the Nkoranza Teacher Training College, from where he qualified as a teacher. Years later, he attended the University of Ghana, obtaining a diploma in religion in 1992.

Career

Amoateng initially worked as a teacher. He then worked as marketing manager for a company Koajay, that bought and distributed school supplies. Amoateng was also the chief (king) of Amoma, a town in the Kintampo South District of the Brong Ahafo Region, with the title Nana Amoateng Ameyaw II. He is said to have spent lavishly on his people and earned a reputation for philanthropy.