Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed (born 7 May 1969) is a Ghanaian politician. He was a member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency.[1] He served as the deputy minister-designate for Local Government and Rural Development.[2]
Hon. Baba Jamal | |
|---|---|
| Member of Ghana Parliament Akwatia | |
| In office 7 January 2013 – 6 January 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed 7 May 1969 Akwatia, Ghana |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Ghana |
| Profession | Manager director |
Early life and education edit
Ahmed was born in 1969 at Akwatia in the Eastern region of Ghana. He holds an MPhil in International Politics and a degree in law from the University of Ghana.[1]
Career edit
Ahmed worked as the managing director of Meeme Business venture in Akwatia. And also served as the deputy general secretary of the National Democratic Congress.[1] He was called to the Bar in 2015.[3]
Politics edit
On 7 December 2012, Ahmed won the parliamentary seat for Akwatia constituency for the first time, on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress in the 2012 Ghanaian General Elections obtaining 50.44% of the total valid votes cast.[4]
He lost the seat to Mercy Ama Sey in the 2016 General Elections after he polled 15,905 votes while Mercy Ama Sey garnered 21,433 of the total valid votes cast.[5]
Personal life. edit
Ahmed is a Muslim. He is married with five children.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Ahmed Mohammed Baba Jamal". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "PHOTO: Baba Jamal And Wife". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Baba Jamal makes it to the bar after 9 years". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Constituency watch: Baba Jamal, Ama Sey to slug it out in Akwatia". Graphic Online. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Opposition is sweet – Baba Jamal". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.