Unopposed: Samuel A. Jinapor Returns as New Patriotic Party's Parliamentary Candidate in Damongo Constituency

Strategic Insights -

Samuel A. Jinapor, the incumbent Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has secured his second consecutive election as the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency. With no other candidates filing their nominations, Jinapor has been acclaimed as the NPP's candidate, pending a potential election on January 27, 2024, as per the party's constitution.

Key Takeaways:

  • Samuel A. Jinapor has been elected unopposed as the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Damongo Constituency for the second consecutive time.
  • The Damongo Constituency has traditionally been held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) since the inception of the Fourth Republic in 1993.
  • In 2020, Jinapor won the elections for the first time for the NPP with over 54% of the valid votes cast, becoming the first NPP Member of Parliament for the Constituency since the inception of the Fourth Republic.
  • Following his election, President Akufo-Addo appointed Jinapor as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, a position he has held till date.
  • The Constituents have expressed their confidence in Jinapor's ability to retain the seat and continue with the developmental agenda of the Constituency.
  • Some constituents, even those who identify as members of the NDC, have pledged their support for Jinapor due to his unprecedented development efforts in the Constituency.
  • The NPP primaries for the Members of Parliament are scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024, with Jinapor set to face his opponent, Adam Mutawakilu.

Statistics:

  • Over 54% of valid votes was the percentage of votes cast in Jinapor's favor in the 2020 General Elections.
  • Since the inception of the Fourth Republic in 1993, the Damongo Constituency has been traditionally held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
  • The 2020 General Elections marked the first time the NPP won the seat in the Constituency.
  • President Akufo-Addo has held the position of President of Ghana since 2017 and has appointed Samuel A. Jinapor as Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.
  • Saturday, January 27, 2024, is the scheduled date for the NPP primaries for the Members of Parliament.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, December 26, 2023.