Masoud Baba Abdul-Rahman
Masoud Baba Abdul-Rahman | |
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| Born | December 4, 1952 Yeji, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Educationist |
| Years active | 2004–2013 (parliamentary) |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for Pru constituency |
Masoud Baba Abdul-Rahman is a Ghanaian politician who represented the Pru constituency as a member of parliament.
Early life and education
Born on 4 December 1952, Abdul-Rahman originates from Yeji in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. In 1979, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany along with a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast.
Career
Professionally an educationist, Abdul-Rahman held the position of Deputy Director at both Ruyan Consult and Future Leaders Academy.
2004 elections
Abdul-Rahman entered parliament for the first time in the 2004 Ghanaian general elections as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Pru constituency. He secured 22,080 votes, representing 63.10% of the 34,969 valid ballots cast, surpassing contenders from the New Patriotic Party, People's National Convention, and an independent candidate. This win contributed to the NDC obtaining 10 out of 24 parliamentary seats in the Brong Ahafo Region and holding a minority of 94 out of 230 seats nationally during the 4th parliament of the 4th republic.
In the 2008 elections, he was re-elected on the NDC ticket with 13,090 votes, accounting for 42.1% of the 31,063 valid votes. He won by a margin of 4,096 votes against candidates from the New Patriotic Party, Democratic Freedom Party, Democratic People's Party, Convention People's Party, and an independent. Following this victory, Abdul-Rahman served in the 5th parliament of the 4th republic.
Personal life
Abdul-Rahman is married, has five children, and practices Islam.