James Agalga is a Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for the Builsa North Constituency in the Upper East Region, a seat he has held since January 2013 on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Early Life and Education
Agalga was born in Chuchuliga in the Upper East Region on 10 June 1979. He had his secondary education at Navrongo Senior High School before proceeding to the University of Ghana, where he graduated with an LLB (Hons) in 2002. He later obtained his Bachelor of Law (B.L) from the Ghana School of Law in 2004, qualifying him as a lawyer. In 2018, he further strengthened his academic credentials with a Master of Arts in Conflict, Peace and Security.
Legal and Professional Career
Before fully immersing himself in politics, Agalga built a solid legal career. He served as the Managing Partner of Law Temple from 2008 to 2013, was an Associate at the Centre for Public Interest Law, and also worked as a Barrister at NDEZEB Law Consult.
Political Career
Agalga has represented the Builsa North Constituency in Parliament since January 2013 and has been a consistent voice within the NDC caucus. He previously served as Deputy Minister for Interior under the John Mahama administration, giving him direct experience in governance and public administration.
Within Parliament, he has served on several key committees, including the Members Holding Offices of Profit Committee, the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, and the Appointments Committee during the Sixth Parliament. He also served as Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee.
Personal Life
Agalga is married to Irene, and the couple have two children, Florence and James Jr. He is a Catholic.