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Samuel Abu Jinapor

Also known as: Hon. Abu Jinapor · Mr. Abu Jinapor · Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor

MP for Damongo and Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, vocal on South Africa xenophobia and tribunal concerns.

2026-04-292026-07-10
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … 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. …

    Damang Gold Mine: A product of continuity in government for national development

  3. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Damang Gold Mine: A product of continuity in Government for national development
  4. April 2026

  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … 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. …

    Minority calls for action over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa

  6. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Minority demands Mahama-Ramaphosa talks over attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa
Politics

Regional Tribunal Bill includes safeguards against past abuses, A-G says

The News

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.

Why it matters

Attorney-General assures safeguards in Regional Tribunal Bill including oversight mechanisms to prevent past human rights abuses.

7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Regional Tribunal Bill includes safeguards against past abuses, A-G says

    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.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. MP warns tribunal revival risks repeating PNDC-era injustices

    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.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Ghana-South Africa relations at lowest point, says MP Jinapor

    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.

    8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Ghana, South Africa dispute circumstances of Cape Town death

    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.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Nature-based solutions key to Africa's climate and jobs crisis

    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.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Abu Jinapor calls for stronger Africa environmental laws

    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.

    1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Lean government claim masks true cost to taxpayers—Jinapor

    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.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 15 June

  1. Mahama administration has fewer political appointees than Akufo-Addo's

    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.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. US-Ghana trade reaches $4 billion in 2025

    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.

    12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Abu Jinapor calls for presidential assent to original 2024 anti-LGBTQ bill

    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.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Abu Jinapor demands president assent to 2024 anti-LGBTQ bill

    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.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Huayou Cobalt acquires Atlantic Lithium's Ghana Ewoyaa Project

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Abu Jinapor warns against retaliatory attacks on South Africans

    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.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Abu Jinapor calls for African Union action on South Africa xenophobia

    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.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. Abu Jinapor urges rule of law and rights protection for democracy

    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.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Former MP Kojo Adu-Asare receives kidney transplant after six years

    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.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Jinapor criticizes government delay in South Africa evacuation

    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.

    25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Minority accuses Foreign Affairs Minister of bypassing Parliament

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Former Adentan MP discloses six-year kidney failure battle

    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.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Damang Gold Mine handover reflects continuity between Ghanaian administrations

    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.

    6 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Damang Gold Mine takeover reflects government continuity

    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.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Damang Gold Mine handover demonstrates government continuity

    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.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Minority urges action on xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa

    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.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Minority demands Mahama-Ramaphosa talks over South Africa xenophobic attacks

    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.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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