Joe Baidoo-Ansah


Joe Baidoo-Ansah is a politician who served as a member of parliament from 2001 to 2017. He represented the Effia/Kwesimintsim constituency from 2001 until the constituency was split into the Effia constituency and the Kwesimintsim constituency in 2013. From 2013 to 2017, he represented the Kwesimintsim constituency in parliament.

Early life and education

Baidoo-Ansah was born on 28 January 1964. He hails from Asakae a town in the Western Region of Ghana. He obtained his master's degree in Human Rights from the University of London in 1997.

Career

Baidoo-Ansah is a journalist by profession. He was the news editor for The Independent newspaper. Prior to entering politics, he was the Executive Director of the Ghana Committee on Human and Peoples Rights .

Politics

Baidoo-Ansah entered parliament on 7 January 2001 representing the Effia/Kwesimintsim constituency on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party. He represented the constituency until 2013 when the constituency was split. He represented the Kwesimintsim constituency from 2013 to 2017.
While in parliament Baidoo-Ansah served on various committees, some of which include; the Committee on Government Assurances and the Communications Committee.

Personal life

Baidoo-Ansah was married to the late Theresa Baidoo-Ansah, together they had two children. He identifies as a Christian.