Charles Bawaduah
Hon. Charles Adongo Bawaduah | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Bongo Constituency | |
| Assumed office January 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1975 Bongo‑Beo, Upper East Region, Ghana |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
Charles Bawaduah (born 5 May 1975) is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He has represented the Bongo Constituency in the Upper East Region as the Member of Parliament since being elected in the 2024 general election.[1][2]
Early life and education
Bawaduah was born in Bongo‑Beo in the Upper East Region. He earned his secondary education (SSCE) at Notre Dame in December 1993, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Law from the University of Ghana in June 1999. He completed professional legal training at the Ghana School of Law in June 2001.[3]
Career
Bawaduah began his legal career as a Legal Officer during his national service with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), later working in industrial relations roles at the Trade Union Congress. He later became Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission and also practiced law with the Law Alert Group.[4][5]
He entered politics with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), contesting the party's parliamentary primaries for the Bongo Constituency in 2011 and 2015. In 2023, he secured the nomination after defeating incumbent MP Edward Abambire Bawa.[6] In the December 2024 general election, Bawaduah was elected as Member of Parliament for Bongo with 30,114 votes (75.96%), defeating the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate.[7][8]
In Parliament, Bawaduah serves as a member of the Sanitation and Water Resources Committee, and as Vice Chairperson of the Private Member's Bill and Private Member’s Motion Committee. He is also a member of the Special Committee (Winnowing).[9]
See also
References
- ^ GNA (2024-12-11). "I won't disappoint you – Charles Bawaduah assures Bongo constituents". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Azongo, Albert (2024-12-09). "Bawaduah wins Bongo seat, says NDC gov't'll resolve no-furniture syndrome in schools » DreamzFMOnline". DreamzFMOnline. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2016-04-30). "NLC appoints new Executive Secretary". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Daily, Adr (2017-07-11). "ICU questions appointment of NLC boss". ADRDAILY.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ GNA (2023-05-14). "NDC primaries: Bawadua beats Bawa at Bongo". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ GNA (2024-12-09). "Legal Practitioner retains Bongo seat for NDC". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Bongo Constituency Parliament Results - Ghana 2024 Election Results". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-07-22.