Dan Abdul-latif
Dan Abdul-latif | |
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| Born | January 1, 1970 Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency |
Dan Abdul-latif (born 1 January 1970) is a Ghanaian lawmaker currently serving in the Eighth Parliament of Ghana's Fourth Republic. He represents the Ablekuma Central Constituency located within the Greater Accra Region.
Early life and career
Originating from Tamale in the Northern Region, Abdul-latif earned a degree in Communication Management in 2020. Prior to his political career, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Ysan Cevre Isiklan Dirma Malzemeleri S. T. Ltd.
Politics
Affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdul-latif emerged victorious in the party’s parliamentary primaries for Ablekuma Central in August 2021. In the December 2020 parliamentary elections, he won his seat by obtaining 47,040 votes, representing 49.7% of the total, narrowly surpassing incumbent Ebenezer Gilbert Nii Narh Nartey of the New Patriotic Party, who received 46,836 votes or 49.5%. He successfully defended his seat during the 2024 elections, continuing his tenure as the MP for Ablekuma Central.
Committees
In the Eighth Parliament of Ghana’s Fourth Republic, he holds membership on both the Communication Committee and the House Committee.
Personal life
Abdul-latif practices Islam.