Masawud Mohammed Explained

Masawud Mohammed
Constituency Mp:Pru West
Parliament:Ghana
Successor:Stephen Jalulah
Term Start:7 January 2017
Term End:6 January 2021
Birth Date:1971 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Prang, Ghana
Nationality:Ghanaian
Party:National Democratic Congress
Alma Mater:University of Cape Coast
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Teacher

Masawud Mohammed (born 1 April 1971) is a Ghanaian politician and was the member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Pru West Constituency in the Brong-Ahafo Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.[1] [2]

Early years and education

Mohammed was born on 1 April 1971 at Prang in the Brong-Ahafo Region. He attended the University of Cape Coast and graduated with a bachelor's degree and master's degree, both in Education.[3]

Career

Mohammed was the member of parliament for Pru West Constituency. Prior to this he worked as a teacher at Atebubu College of Education and served as the District Chief Executive of the Pru District.

Politics

He first became a member of the parliament in 2013, representing the Pru West Constituency. In 2016, he contested for the seat again in the 2016 general elections and won. He garnered 10,740 votes which represents 49.66% of the total votes cast and therefore defeated the other contestants including Stephen Pambiin Jalulah, Eric Kwabena Asamoah and Akurugu Zakarai Atiah.[4]

Personal life

Mohammed is a Muslim. He is married with four children.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hon. Masawud Mohammed . Parliament of Ghana . 3 August 2020 .
  2. Web site: Ghana MPs - MP Details - Mohammed, Alhaji Masawud . 2020-02-01 . GhanaMps..
  3. Web site: Ghana Parliament member Masawud Mohammed (Alhaji) . 2020-02-01 . GhanaWeb..
  4. Web site: Ghana Election 2016 Results - Pru West Constituency. FM. Peace. Ghana Elections - Peace FM. 2020-02-01.