John Abdulai Jinapor
John Abdulai Jinapor born (June 8, 1979) is a Ghanaian politician and a former Minister of State of Ghana. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress of Ghana and a Member of Parliament representing the Yapei-Kusawgu constituency.
Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor | |
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Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency | |
Assumed office 2017 | |
Preceded by | Amadu Seidu |
Deputy Minister of Energy | |
In office 2013–2017 | |
President | John Dramani Mahama |
Preceded by | Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah |
Succeeded by | William Owuraku Aidoo |
Personal details | |
Born | John Abdulai Jinapor 8 June 1979 |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Political party | National Democratic Congress |
Spouse(s) | Josephine Jinapor |
Relations | Samuel Abu Jinapor (brother) |
Alma mater | University for Development Studies University of London |
Education
Jinapor attended Ghana Senior High School in Tamale.[1] He had his Post Graduate Diploma in Law and Finance from the University of London in 2015. Bachelor's degree from the University for Development Studies, Master's degree in Marketing at the University of Ghana, 2008.[2]
Political career
He was appointed Deputy Minister of Energy under the John Mahama administration.[3] He is member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Yapei Kusawgu Constituency in the Northern Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress.[4]
Personal life
Jinapor was born to Abudulai Jinapor, a former police officer and Chief of Buipe in the Savanna Region of Ghana.[2] He is the brother of Samuel Abu Jinapor, deputy Chief of Staff of Ghana.[5][6] and Dr. Ahmed Jinapor, a lecturer.[7] He is married to Mrs. Josephine Jinapor, .[8]
References
- Ibrahimah, Seidu (13 March 2015). "Ghanasco, Tamale, Sends Out Distress Call To Her Sons And Daughters". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- Peace FM. "Picture: Abu Jinapor's Profile". Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- "Ghana MPs - List of MPs". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- "Jinapor vrs Jinapor: Opposed brothers dispute Covid-19 power reliefs". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- "Samuel Abu-Jinapor's appointment must stand!". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- "Both Mahama and Akufo-Addo appointed me into their govt - Dr Jinapor". www.ghanaweb.com. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Jinapor, John Abdulai". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by |
Deputy Minister of Energy Ghana 2013 - 2017 |
Succeeded by William Owuraku Aidoo |