Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak

Born on Sunday, October 17, 1971, Muntaka's roots can be traced to Akuse in the Eastern Region of Ghana, with his parents originating from the northern town of Kumbungu.

Muntaka pursued his education at various stages, starting with his Common Entrance exam in 1987. He continued his academic journey, obtaining a B.Sc in Agriculture Economics in the year 2000, followed by an MSc in Development Policy and Planning in 2004, both from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Alhaji Mubarak Muntaka is a development planner by profession and has a substantial background in research. He previously served as the Head of Research at Adwumapa Buyers Ltd in Kumasi, a well-known cocoa-buying company.

Muntaka's political journey began in 2005 when he first entered the Parliament of Ghana on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He achieved this feat by winning a by-election in the Asawase constituency with a substantial majority of 11,142 votes, replacing the late Dr. Gibril Adamu Mohammed, also of the NDC, who had won the seat in December 2004 with a majority of 4,474 votes. His impressive victory in the by-election was acknowledged by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development, which deemed it "fair and transparent, but not free from fear."

 Muntaka retained his seat in the parliamentary election held in December 2008, proving his popularity and credibility among the constituents. Muntaka also secured victories in subsequent elections (2012, 2016, and 2020), representing the Asawase constituency.

In January 2009, Muntaka was appointed as the Minister for Youth and Sports in the Ghanaian government by President John Evans Atta Mills. His youthfulness and enthusiasm were well-received by the National Youth Council. However, his tenure as Minister was not without controversies. He was asked to proceed on leave while allegations of corruption were investigated, and he ultimately resigned from the government after President Mills accepted the findings of the investigating committee. His resignation led to the appointment of Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo as his successor.

Throughout his parliamentary career, Muntaka has been an active participant in various parliamentary committees, including the House Committee, the Appointments Committee, the Standing Orders Committee, the Health Committee, the Mines and Energy Committee, the Business Committee, and the Committee of Selection Committee.