Samuel Abdulai Jinapor — Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, disputing government size claims and criticizing evacuation handling during South Africa crisis.
Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has questioned the characterisation of the Mahama administration as a “lean government,” arguing that the true size of government should be assessed by examining appointments across the entire public sector rather than foc …
The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) and independent policy institutions to conduct a thorough assessment of the actual size and cost of the Mahama administration. …
Damongo MP, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has argued that the size of a government cannot be accurately determined solely by the number of ministers and deputy ministers appointed. …
… According to the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, the government has been in office long enough to shift its attention from assigning blame to delivering concrete solutions to the challenges confronting Ghanaians. …
… The position of the Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, relates to events held at the Accra International Airport to receive the first batch of 297 evacuees, especially as another group is expected to arrive soon. …
Ranking member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has commended the government for its ongoing evacuation efforts to bring home Ghanaian citizens caught up in unrest in South Africa. …
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has urged the government and citizens to disregard remarks made by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema regarding Ghana’s decision to evacuate citizens caught up in xenophobic attack …
… In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Damongo MP and Ranking Member on the committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, the caucus described the development as “deeply troubling.” The Minority said it was seriously concerned about government’s handling of the matter following renew …
… In a statement signed by Damongo MP and Ranking Member on the committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, the Minority described the development as “deeply troubling” and questioned government’s handling of the situation. …
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has criticised the continued detention of Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), describing the development as a troubling sign for Ghana’s democracy and the administration of justic …
Member of Parliament Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has questioned characterizations of the Mahama administration as a "lean government," arguing that true government size must be assessed by examining appointments across the entire public sector, including ministries, departments, agencies, and diplomatic missions, rather than focusing only on ministers and deputy ministers. He cited an increase in deputy ambassadors as evidence that overall staffing and costs have not been reduced despite reductions in ministerial positions.
Why it matters
MP Jinapor's challenge to the government's 'lean government' claim raises accountability questions about the true scale of public sector employment and costs.
Member of Parliament Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has questioned characterizations of the Mahama administration as a "lean government," arguing that true government size must be assessed by examining appointments across the entire public sector, including ministries, departments, agencies, and diplomatic missions, rather than focusing only on ministers and deputy ministers. He cited an increase in deputy ambassadors as evidence that overall staffing and costs have not been reduced despite reductions in ministerial positions.
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, MP for Damongo, has urged civil society organisations and independent policy institutions to assess the actual size and cost of the Mahama administration, arguing that discussions should extend beyond the number of ministers to include broader compensation for political appointees across the public sector.
Damongo MP Samuel Jinapor argues that assessing government size requires examining broader compensation structures, presidential staffers, advisers, and appointees across state institutions—not just the count of ministers and deputy ministers. He contends that while the Mahama administration appointed fewer ministers than its predecessor, a true picture of government size emerges only after examining compensation expenditures under the Office of Government Machinery.
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Mahama administration to shift from political rhetoric to implementing policies that address unemployment and the rising cost of living. According to Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, the Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, the government should focus on concrete solutions, particularly supporting private sector growth for sustainable job creation.
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has criticised the Foreign Affairs Minister over what it describes as "funfair and PR" surrounding the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, arguing the government should focus on substantive relief work for stranded citizens as xenophobic attacks escalate.
The ranking member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has commended the government for its ongoing evacuation efforts to bring home Ghanaian citizens caught up in unrest in South Africa, though he noted early concerns about the pace of the operation. He referenced Ghana's historical record of successful evacuations during conflicts in Sierra Leone and Liberia and from Ukraine during COVID-19.
Ranking Member Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has urged Ghana to disregard remarks by EFF leader Julius Malema, who questioned the timing and approach of Ghana's evacuation of citizens caught up in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying Ghanaian national interests should supersede external commentary.
Parliament's Minority caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee has questioned the government's decision to announce the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks before completing proper preparations, describing the development as "deeply troubling." The caucus noted that hundreds of Ghanaians had registered with the High Commission in Pretoria in anticipation of assistance, and expressed concern about the government's handling of the matter following postponement of the planned evacuation.
The Minority caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has criticized the government's postponement of plans to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions. The Minority said the delay has heightened anxiety among Ghanaians living there and described government's handling of the situation as "deeply troubling," noting that the protection of Ghanaians abroad is a fundamental responsibility of government.
Samuel Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has criticised the continued detention of Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), warning that the criminal justice system must not be used to suppress political opposition or public commentary, and arguing that bail should not be used as a punitive measure.
Minority in Parliament has called on Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry to issue a travel advisory warning citizens against non-essential travel to South Africa, citing worsening safety concerns and xenophobic attacks affecting Ghanaians there. The ranking member on the foreign affairs committee said the situation is "quite dire" and that such an advisory would help citizens make informed decisions.