Ras Mubarak
Hon. Ras Mubarak | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Kumbungu Constituency | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Moses Amadu Yahaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ras Mubarak 3 June 1979 Satani, Kumbungu |
| Nationality |  Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Alma mater | London School of Journalism University of Oslo |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Ras Mubarak (born 3 June 1979) is a farmer, freelance media publicist and a politician.[1] He belongs to the National Democratic Congress. He was the Chief Executive Officer for the National Youth Authority (Ghana)[2] from 2013–2016.
Ras Mubarak used to be a Reggae music Presenter at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, where he worked both on radio and Television.[3]
Early life and education
Ras Mubarak was born at Satani, a town near Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana. He holds a Diploma in Journalism from the London School of Journalism[4] and Post Graduate Diploma(NIBS) in International Development Studies from the University of Oslo.[4]
Political career
Ras Mubarak contested for the National Democratic Congress (Ghana) Parliamentary slot for Ablekuma North in 2011.[5] He won the contest and subsequently stood on the party to contest for the general election in 2012 to represent Ablekuma North as their Member of Parliament.[6] He lost the contest to the New Patriotic Party Candidate. He then proceeded to contest for the NDC Parliamentary slot in Kumbungu in 2015.[7][8] He again won and contested for the Member of Parliament of Kumbungu (Ghana parliament constituency) in the Northern Region of Ghana for the 2016 Ghana General Election.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Ras Mubarak appointed as National Youth Coordinator – MyJoyOnline". www.asempafmonline.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017. [dead link]
- ^ FM, Ekow Annan || Live. "CEO Of National Youth Authority, Ras Mubarak Leads Ghanaian Delegation To First Ever Global Forum On Youth Policies In Azerbaijan". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Rastafari Council Visits Ras Mubarak – Daily Guide Africa". dailyguideafrica.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ a b Ghana, ICT Dept. Office of Parliament. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Ras Mubarak Eyes Ablekuma North NDC Slot". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Ras Mubarak Launches Campaign". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Ras Mubarak Leaves Ablekuma North For Kumbungu Seat". Ghanareporters. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ Afanyi-Dadzie, Ebenezer (22 November 2015). "#NDCDecides: Ras Mubarak wins Kumbungu primary". Ghana News. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "I Was Not Chased Out Of Kumbungu – Ras Mubarak – GhanaPoliticsOnline". ghanapoliticsonline.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "COVID-19: Ras Mubarak wants Parliament to summon Employment Minister over job losses". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.