Ras Mubarak

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][3] from 2013 to 2016.

Hon.
Ras Mubarak
Member of Parliament
for Kumbungu Constituency
In office
7 January 2017 – January 2021
Preceded byMoses Amadu Yahaya
Succeeded byHamza Adam
Personal details
Born
Ras Mubarak

(1979-06-03) 3 June 1979
Satani, Kumbungu
Nationality Ghanaian
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
Alma materLondon School of Journalism
University of Oslo
OccupationJournalist

Ras Mubarak used to be a Reggae music Presenter at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, where he worked both on radio and Television.[4]

Early life and education

Ras Mubarak was born at Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana but hails from Satani, in the Kumbungu district where his great grandfather was Paramount Chief.

He holds a Diploma in Journalism from the London School of Journalism[5] and Post Graduate Diploma(NIBS) in International Development Studies from the University of Oslo[5] Norway, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from the Nobel International Business School in Accra.

Political career

Ras Mubarak contested for the National Democratic Congress (Ghana) Parliamentary slot for Ablekuma North in 2011.[6] 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.[7] He lost the contest to the New Patriotic Party Candidate. He then proceeded to contest for the NDC Parliamentary slot in Kumbungu in 2015.[8][9] 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.[10][11]

References
  1. "Ras Mubarak appointed as National Youth Coordinator – MyJoyOnline". www.asempafmonline.com. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  2. 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.
  3. "Ras Mubarak writes: Reflections from the skies". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  4. "Rastafari Council Visits Ras Mubarak – Daily Guide Africa". dailyguideafrica.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. Ghana, ICT Dept. Office of Parliament. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  6. "Ras Mubarak Eyes Ablekuma North NDC Slot". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  7. "Ras Mubarak Launches Campaign". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  8. "Ras Mubarak Leaves Ablekuma North For Kumbungu Seat". Ghanareporters. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  9. Afanyi-Dadzie, Ebenezer (22 November 2015). "#NDCDecides: Ras Mubarak wins Kumbungu primary". Ghana News. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  10. "I Was Not Chased Out Of Kumbungu – Ras Mubarak – GhanaPoliticsOnline". ghanapoliticsonline.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  11. "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.
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