The Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency, also the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, is poised for a second uncontested run as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate in the Damongo Constituency.

As of the closure of nominations on Monday, December 25, 2023, Mr. Jinapor, the incumbent MP, stood as the sole nominee in the constituency.

The Damongo Constituency, situated in the Savannah Region, has traditionally been a stronghold of the National Democratic Congress since the inception of the Fourth Republic in 1993. However, in the 2020 elections, Mr. Jinapor secured a surprising victory against the incumbent MP, Adam Mutawakilu, clinching over fifty-four percent (54%) of the valid votes and marking the first NPP victory in the constituency.

Following his election, President Akufo-Addo appointed him as the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, a position he continues to hold.

Nominations for constituencies with sitting MPs opened on December 20, 2023, and across the nation, individuals have filed to challenge incumbent MPs, prompting calls from traditional leaders and stakeholders for the protection of certain MPs.

In a departure from this trend, Mr. Jinapor, at the close of nominations on December 25, 2023, emerged as the sole candidate for the NPP Parliamentary Candidate in Damongo. This reflects the high confidence the NPP in the constituency places in Mr. Jinapor to retain the seat, despite the traditionally strong NDC presence.

Expressing gratitude for the trust bestowed upon him, Mr. Jinapor affirmed his commitment to collaborating with the party and constituents to secure the NPP's parliamentary seat and achieve victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Constituents lauded Hon. Jinapor for unprecedented development initiatives, including the construction of the MP's office, an astroturf in Damongo, electricity extension projects, and various infrastructure developments.

Supporters, even from the opposing NDC, expressed confidence in Mr. Jinapor's ability to continue the constituency's developmental agenda.

The NPP primaries for MPs are scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2023. According to the party's constitution, when only one candidate files for the contest at the close of nominations, that candidate is acclaimed on the day of the election.

As such, Mr. Jinapor is affirmed as the undisputed NPP Parliamentary Candidate for the Damongo Constituency, poised to face Adam Mutawakilu once again, whom he defeated in the 2020 General Elections.