Youth Organizer Candidate · NPP
"Empowering the Youth,
Building the Future."
Voice of the Youth · For the Youth · Don't Joke
"Don't Joke" · Born to Lead
Candidate · Youth Organizer
"Empowering the Youth, Building the Future. Voice of the Youth — for the Youth."
Who He Is
"My mother told me: life is not a joke. That became who I am — Don't Joke. A name that carries discipline, purpose, and love for this community."
— Derek "Don't Joke" Amevor
Born on 6th October 1995, Derek Amevor is not a politician who discovered the community — he is a product of it. He grew up on the streets of Tema Central and earned its respect one action at a time.
The name Derek means "People's Ruler." His nickname "Don't Joke" came from his mother, who raised him with the wisdom that life demands discipline and purpose. That lesson became his identity.
He played football at the highest levels — Ghana national U-17 call-up, Goal King at Fair Point FC, and an international career with Jomo Cosmos and Mbombela FC in South Africa.
As Head of Community Police he faced being called an informant by the people he was protecting. He stayed calm, explained, and remained. Today those same voices are his strongest supporters.
As an Executive of the Tema Dance Academy (TeDA), Derek has helped give hundreds of young people a creative, disciplined, and empowering space — a tangible proof of his vision for Tema's youth.
As a single parent and entrepreneur, he understands responsibility. These lived experiences will shape every decision he makes as Youth Organizer.
What He's Fighting to Change
The Plan for Tema's Youth
What He Has Already Done
On the Ground
Community policing team with Ghana Police — united to prevent crime in Tema
Derek's team alongside senior Ghana Police officers — building trust
Community policing team reinforcing the partnership between youth and law enforcement
Community Police leadership in meetings with senior police command
"Standing Together to Prevent Crime" — Derek in community police uniform
Building bridges — Derek with Ghana Police Service
Derek personally donating blood — partnered with Tema General Hospital to save lives
Community members who answered the call — "Tema Donate: I Am A Donor"
Lexis Riders C.7 Tema — Derek in the community health cycling initiative
Derek at the bridge — Lexis Riders annual health cycling event, C.7 Tema
Derek with supporters in campaign t-shirts — Tema Central
Alongside respected community figures at a leadership gathering
Derek and the community police team — always showing up for Tema
Derek sealing a partnership with Ghana Police — a NOTE motorcycle donated to support community patrols
Derek and Ghana Police united — community policing partnership in Tema Central
Where We Are Going
"A Tema Central where every young person — regardless of background, pocket, or past — has a real, tangible path to a dignified and prosperous life. A community that builds its future right here at home."
Sports · Music · Arts
Entrepreneurship · Mentorship
Coding · Tech · Skills
Jobs · Partnerships
Peer & adult mentoring
Safety · Anti-drug
Campaign Speeches
People of Tema Central — my family, my community, my people. I stand before you not as a stranger asking for your trust, but as a son of this soil asking for the chance to serve it.
They called me "Don't Joke." My mother gave me that name as wisdom: life is not a joke. The future of our youth is not a joke. And my commitment to this community is the furthest thing from a joke you will ever see.
I am not asking you to believe in a promise. I am asking you to look at a record. Look at what I have already done for nothing in return — and imagine what I will do when I am empowered with your mandate. Vote Derek Amevor. Let's build this future — together.
Young people — I see you. I know what you're going through, because I went through it too. I know what it feels like to have talent and no platform. To have dreams and no resources.
But I am here to tell you: things WILL change. When I become Youth Organizer, the first thing I will do is listen. Not perform listening — actually listen. I will create forums where your voice shapes policy.
I am Derek Amevor. Don't Joke. And I am here for YOU.
In His Own Words
Professional Leadership Portfolio
Official Profile
Candidate · NPP Youth Organizer
Tema Central · Born 06/10/1995
| Nickname | "Don't Joke" |
| Hometown | Tema Central, Ghana |
| Education | Presec · Community 7 No.2 JHS · Business/Accounting |
| Career | Entrepreneur · Football Manager (Semassi FC, Togo) |
| Football | Ghana U-17 · Jomo Cosmos · Mbombela FC · Goal King |
| TeDA Role | Executive — Tema Dance Academy |
| Church | PIWC — Pentecost International Worship Centre |
| Slogan | "Empowering the Youth, Building the Future" |