He was member of parliament for Birim-Abirem from 1969 to 1972 and also served as ministerial secretary (deputy minister) for transport and communication under the Busia regime.
He continued at Sadler Baptist Secondary School from 1957 to 1961 for his G. C. E. Ordinary and Advanced level certificates.
In 1967, he gained employment at the State Pharmaceutical Corporation in Accra as its personnel manager.
He also worked as an Administrative Officer with the Institute of Aquatic Biology, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
[1][2] Osei-Akoto was elected as a member of parliament representing the Birim-Abirem constituency[3] on 29 August 1969.