Damongo MP and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has intensified calls for President John Dramani Mahama to assent to the original anti-LGBTQ bill passed by Parliament in 2024, arguing that recent amendments introduced by the current Parliament …
… The Downstream Industrialization Opportunity Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Abu Jinapor, emphasized in 2024 that Ghana’s broader vision for Ewoyaa extended beyond extraction. …
The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric and retaliatory actions against South Africans living in Ghana and other African countries He warned that such reacti …
The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for stronger continental action against recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa. …
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. …
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has assured Ghanaians that the Regional Tribunal Bill, 2026, includes constitutional safeguards and oversight mechanisms to prevent the human rights abuses associated with past tribunals. The Bill is designed to complement existing traditional courts and ensure expeditious justice administration, with tribunal chairs required to be lawyers with at least 10 years' experience qualified as High Court Judges.
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Attorney-General assures safeguards in Regional Tribunal Bill including oversight mechanisms to prevent past human rights abuses.
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has assured Ghanaians that the Regional Tribunal Bill, 2026, includes constitutional safeguards and oversight mechanisms to prevent the human rights abuses associated with past tribunals. The Bill is designed to complement existing traditional courts and ensure expeditious justice administration, with tribunal chairs required to be lawyers with at least 10 years' experience qualified as High Court Judges.
Member of Parliament Samuel Abu Jinapor has raised concerns in Parliament about the reintroduction of regional tribunals, warning that their historical use during Ghana's PNDC Military era involved unfair proceedings and injustices to citizens. The Attorney-General laid the Tribunal Bill, 2026 before Parliament to establish a reformed tribunal system aimed at improving justice delivery and reducing case backlogs.
Member of Parliament Samuel Abu Jinapor says Ghana's bilateral relations with South Africa have deteriorated to their lowest level due to repeated xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals, which have caused deaths and displacement. He called for the South African government to take stronger action to address the violence and protect foreign nationals.
Samuel Abu Jinapor, Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has called conflicting accounts from Ghana and South Africa regarding a Ghanaian national's death in Cape Town "deeply disturbing," warning that the dispute reflects a concerning breakdown in bilateral relations between the two governments.
Governments, universities, businesses and communities across Africa are being urged to harness nature-based solutions to address climate change, create jobs and advance sustainable development. At a University of Ghana public lecture, experts said protecting and restoring forests, wetlands, mangroves and healthy soils could reduce climate risks and enhance food security across the continent.
Samuel Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has called for stronger environmental legislation to enable African countries to benefit from nature-based solutions while building climate resilience, creating jobs and promoting sustainable economic growth. He argued that although several African countries, including Ghana, have made progress in developing environmental policies and promoting carbon markets, stronger legal backing is needed to ensure long-term implementation and attract greater investment.
MP Samuel Abu Jinapor argues that declining presidential staff numbers do not reflect government's actual burden on public finances, noting that the true size of government should include the broader network of political appointees—advisers, special assistants, and officials across ministries and diplomatic missions—whose salaries and benefits are funded by taxpayers.
Minister of State Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the Mahama administration inflated the Office of Government Machinery with political appointees, saying current data show 233 political appointees under the Office of the President compared to 355 under the previous administration.
Trade between Ghana and the United States reached an estimated $4 billion in goods and services in 2025, with officials from both countries expressing optimism about expanding investment and commercial ties. More than 100 American companies operate in Ghana, creating jobs and investing in sectors including mining, technology, agriculture, and hospitality.
Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has urged President John Dramani Mahama to assent to the original anti-LGBTQ bill passed by Parliament in 2024, arguing that 31 amendments introduced by the current Parliament have significantly weakened the legislation and altered its character.
Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has called on President Mahama to assent to the original anti-LGBTQ bill passed by Parliament in 2024, alleging that the NDC government has departed from its commitment by approving 31 amendments to the legislation that have weakened it before its passage on May 29, 2026.
Chinese firm Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd. is in final stages of acquiring Australia's Atlantic Lithium Ltd. in a $210 million all-cash deal to secure Atlantic's lithium tenements in Ghana, including the Ewoyaa Project. An opinion piece argues this represents a missed strategic opportunity for Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund to participate in the emerging lithium value chain.
Ghana's Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric and retaliatory actions against South Africans in Ghana, warning that such responses could deepen continental tensions amid ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. About 300 Ghanaians have been repatriated so far, with more evacuations expected.
Ghana's Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Samuel Abu Jinapor has urged African leaders to escalate xenophobic violence in South Africa to the African Union, while cautioning against retaliatory actions. Ghana has evacuated approximately 300 citizens from South Africa amid the unrest.
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.
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.