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Mahama Ayariga

Mahama Ayariga

This is the timeline of the member of parliament for Bawku Central Constituency

12May
1974
12 May 1974

Early Life

Mahama Ayariga, born on Sunday, 12th May 1974 in Bawku, a town in the Upper East Region of Ghana.

10October
1999
10 October 1999

Education

Ayariga attended Barewa College in Zaria, Nigeria, before pursuing further studies in the United States of America. He holds a Master of Law (LLM) degree from the prestigious Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree from the University of Ghana, Legon. His academic background reflects his commitment to knowledge and legal expertise.

10October
2001
10 October 2001

Career Highlights

Ayariga started as a teaching assistant in natural resources law and international law at the Faculty of Law, University of Ghana. Additionally, he co-founded and served as the executive director of the Legal Resources Centre, an organization focused on promoting human rights, community development, and social justice.

10October
2005
10 October 2005

Political Journey

Ayariga's political journey began when he was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bawku Central constituency in 2005. 

10October
2006
10 October 2006

Ministerial Appointments

Ayariga served as the Minister of Information and Media Relations and later as the Minister of Youth and Sports during the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. 

23November
2023
23 November 2023

Re-election 

Ayariga has continued to serve in this capacity, representing his constituents through the 6th and 7th Parliaments of the 4th Republic of Ghana. 

 

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