He also served as Minister for Mines and Energy and later for Roads and Transport in Jerry Rawlings's government.

[4] The National Democratic Congress won a total of 7 parliamentary seats in the Upper West Region in that elections.

[5] In all, the party won a minority total of 89 parliamentary representation out of 200seats in the 3rd parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana.

[6][4] He was elected over James Amare of the People's National Convention, Winifred A. DY-Yakah of the New Patriotic Party and Nuah Bibiana, an independent candidate.

[6][4] The National Democratic Congress won a total of 7 parliamentary seats in the Upper West Region in that elections.

[7][8] In all, the party won a minority total of 94 parliamentary representation out of 230 seats in the 4th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana.