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
Member of Parliament for
Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byAmadu Seidu
Deputy Minister of Energy
In office
2013–2017
PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama
Preceded byEmmanuel Armah Kofi Buah
Succeeded byWilliam Owuraku Aidoo
Personal details
Born
John Abdulai Jinapor

(1979-06-08) 8 June 1979
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
Spouse(s)Josephine Jinapor
RelationsSamuel Abu Jinapor (brother)
Alma materUniversity 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

  1. Ibrahimah, Seidu (13 March 2015). "Ghanasco, Tamale, Sends Out Distress Call To Her Sons And Daughters". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  3. Peace FM. "Picture: Abu Jinapor's Profile". Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  4. "Ghana MPs - List of MPs". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  5. "Jinapor vrs Jinapor: Opposed brothers dispute Covid-19 power reliefs". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  6. "Samuel Abu-Jinapor's appointment must stand!". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  7. "Both Mahama and Akufo-Addo appointed me into their govt - Dr Jinapor". www.ghanaweb.com. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  8. "Ghana MPs - MP Details - Jinapor, John Abdulai". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
Political offices
Preceded by
Deputy Minister of Energy
Ghana

2013 - 2017
Succeeded by
William Owuraku Aidoo


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