The Member of Parliament for Damongo in the Savannah Region, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for strict adherence to the rule of law and the protection of individual rights as essential safeguards for Ghana’s democracy. …
… In a statement signed by Samuel Abu Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency on May 22, 2026 he described the development as “deeply troubling” and questioned government’s handling of the situation, involv …
… Speaking on behalf of the Minority on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, in an interview with JoyNews argued that Parliament is being sidelined in key foreign policy decisions. …
… He was grateful to several people who had supported him, including former Roads Minister Amoako Attah, former Minister for Health Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, 2026 NPP flagbearer candidate Dr Bryan Acheampong, former lands minister Samuel Abu Jinapor, finance minister Dr Cassiel Ato For …
… It was, in fact, on 12th March 2024 that the then Lands Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, granted Engineers and Planners a “no objection” letter to explore a takeover pathway, effectively opening the door for everything that followed. …
… It was, in fact, on March 12, 2024 that the then Lands Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, granted Engineers and Planners a “no objection” letter to explore a takeover pathway, effectively opening the door for everything that followed. …
… It was, in fact, on March 12, 2024, that the then Lands Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, granted Engineers and Planners a “no objection” letter to explore a takeover pathway, effectively opening the door for everything that followed. …
… The statement, signed by the Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, urged Ghanaians in South Africa to remain cautious and maintain contact with the Ghana High Commission. …
… The statement, signed by the Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Damongo MP, Samuel Abu Jinapor, said Ghanaian-owned businesses had come under attack while some individuals had reportedly been assaulted and harassed. …
MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has called for strict adherence to the rule of law and protection of individual rights as essential safeguards for Ghana's democracy, arguing that democratic governance thrives when governments respect citizens' rights and refrain from using state institutions to target political opponents. He expressed concern over the use of the criminal justice system in matters that should be addressed through civil legal processes.
MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has called for strict adherence to the rule of law and protection of individual rights as essential safeguards for Ghana's democracy, arguing that democratic governance thrives when governments respect citizens' rights and refrain from using state institutions to target political opponents. He expressed concern over the use of the criminal justice system in matters that should be addressed through civil legal processes.
Former Adentan Member of Parliament Kojo Adu-Asare, diagnosed with kidney failure in January 2020, underwent dialysis three times weekly for six years before receiving a successful kidney transplant. His journey has become a story of faith, resilience, and human kindness across political divides.
Ghana's Minority Caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee criticized the government for postponing an evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, where xenophobic tensions have prompted safety concerns. The Caucus argued that legal and logistical challenges cited for the delay should have been resolved before public commitments to evacuate were made.
The Minority in Parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of failing to lay international agreements before Parliament for approval as required by the 1992 Constitution. Speaking for the Minority, Samuel Abu Jinapor alleged that key agreements, including a Ghana-EU defence arrangement, have not been submitted to Parliament for scrutiny and ratification, arguing that Parliament is being sidelined in major foreign policy decisions.
Former MP for Adentan Kojo Adu Asare revealed his six-year struggle with end-stage renal disease and dialysis, disclosing that a single session costs GH₵650 and he requires three sessions weekly, totalling approximately GH₵1,950 per week, alongside expensive medications and medical tests.
The Damang Gold Mine was commissioned following a takeover process initiated by the previous government in March 2024 when the Lands Minister granted a "no objection" letter to explore acquisition. Gold Fields had operated the mine under a 30-year lease, producing over four million ounces of gold before the lease expired in April 2025, after which the government granted a one-year extension and opened the concession to competitive tender.
The article credits the Akufo-Addo administration for granting Engineers and Planners a "no objection" letter in March 2024 to explore taking control of the Damang Mine after Gold Fields' 30-year lease expired in April 2025, and praises the current Mahama government for overseeing a transparent competitive bidding process that resulted in Engineers and Planners' selection.
The Damang Gold Mine was handed to Engineers and Planners after Gold Fields' 30-year lease expired in April 2025. The article credits both the Akufo-Addo administration for initiating the takeover process and the Mahama government for overseeing a transparent competitive bidding process.
Ghana's Minority Caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called for urgent action following recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa, citing assaults on individuals and attacks on businesses in areas including KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng. The caucus welcomed efforts by Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister and South Africa's president but said these steps are insufficient, calling on South African authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has called for presidential-level intervention over xenophobic violence targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa, citing recent attacks in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Gauteng on businesses, traders and residents.