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Seidu Mahama Alidu
Member of Parliament, Political Scientist
About Seidu Mahama Alidu
Political scientist Dr Alidu Mahama Seidu won the Tamale Central by-election in September 2025, filling the seat left by Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who died in the August 2025 military helicopter crash. He was sworn into Parliament on 21 October 2025.
Background
He was born in Tamale on 24 May 1980 and attended Ghana Secondary School there. He read political science at the University of Ghana (2000 to 2004), then went to Britain for an MSc in development studies at the London School of Economics and a doctorate, finished in 2010, from Leeds Metropolitan University, where he studied politics and governance.
Academic and public work
He teaches politics at Legon as a senior lecturer, with published research on voting behaviour, civil society, ageing policy and the Nawuri-Gonja conflict. President Mahama appointed him Executive Secretary of the Water Resources Commission before his election to Parliament.
Frequently asked questions about Alidu Mahama Seidu
What is Seidu Mahama Alidu's net worth?
Seidu Mahama Alidu has an estimated net worth of $500,000 (estimated).
How old is Seidu Mahama Alidu?
Seidu Mahama Alidu is 46 years old, born May 24, 1980.
What is Seidu Mahama Alidu known for?
Seidu Mahama Alidu is a Member of Parliament, Political Scientist.
What is Seidu Mahama Alidu's nationality?
Seidu Mahama Alidu is Ghanaian.
Where did Seidu Mahama Alidu study?
Seidu Mahama Alidu studied at Ghana Secondary School, Tamale University of Ghana: BA Political Science (2004) London School of Economics: MSc Development Studies Leeds Metropolitan University: PhD.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Alidu Mahama Seidu
- Date of Birth
- 24 May 1980
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Constituency
- Tamale Central
- Political Party
- National Democratic Congress
- Region
- Northern
- Religion
- Islam
Education
- Ghana Secondary School
- Tamale
- University of Ghana: BA Political Science (2004)
- London School of Economics: MSc Development Studies
- Leeds Metropolitan University: PhD
Connections
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Sources & References
- "Alidu Mahama Seidu". Wikipedia.
- "Alidu Seidu Mahama". GhanaMPs.
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