On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Alhaji Baba Jamal was officially sworn in as the Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso East constituency following his decisive victory in the March 3 by-election.
The ceremony at Parliament House was notable for its cross-industry support, drawing both political heavyweights and figures from one of Ghana’s most talked-about legal cases.
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A Convergence of Law and Politics
Baba Jamal, who is also the Principal of Baba Jamal & Associates, was joined by his team of associate lawyers to celebrate the milestone. His law firm has been at the center of the complex legal battle over the estate of the late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu):
The Lumba Connection: In a show of professional solidarity, the family head of the Fosu Royal Family, Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu (popularly known as Abusuapanin Tupac), and Daddy Lumba’s cousin, Mr. Ebenezer Oppong, were present in the gallery to witness the swearing-in.
Legal Representation: Baba Jamal’s firm represents the Fosu family and the musician's partner, Odo Broni, in the ongoing dispute against the "Team Legal Wives" faction.
Defending Professionalism: Baba Jamal recently clarified that while his firm handles the Lumba case, he has no personal bias against any party, stating, "Lawyers do not manufacture issues; we simply carry out what our clients ask us to do".
Lawyer Hajia Fati’s Plea for Peace
Adding to the legal atmosphere of the day, Lawyer Hajia Fati, a prominent member of Baba Jamal’s legal team and the signatory of several key documents in the Lumba estate case, made a public plea to Ghanaians.
Addressing the intense social media backlash directed at the firm, she urged citizens to refrain from insults, emphasizing that she is "not going against the law but working with the law" to ensure the late musician’s estate is settled according to the family's instructions.
Strengthening the NDC Majority
The swearing-in, witnessed by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, marks a "National Reset" for the Ayawaso East constituency:
Constituency Legacy: Baba Jamal replaces the late Hon. Mahama Naser Toure, whose passing in January triggered the by-election.
Electoral Mandate: Jamal secured the seat with a landslide win, outperforming the NPP’s Baba Ali Yussif and several independent candidates.
Future Focus: The new MP has pledged to prioritize the 24-Hour Economy pilot in Nima and work toward improving local infrastructure and security.
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