Benjamin Kunbuor
| Hon. Dr. Benjamin Bewa-Nyog Kunbuor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ghana Parliament for Nandom | |
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Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ambrose P. Dery |
| Minister for Defence | |
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Assumed office Jul 2014 | |
| President | John Dramani Mahama |
| Preceded by | Mark Owen Woyongo |
| MP for Lawra-Nandom | |
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In office 2001–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Bondong |
| Succeeded by | Ambrose P. Dery |
| Minister for Justice and Attorney General | |
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In office 2012–2013 | |
| President | John Atta Mills |
| Preceded by | Martin Amidu |
| Succeeded by | Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong |
| Minister for Interior | |
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In office 2011–2012 | |
| President | John Atta Mills |
| Preceded by | Martin Amidu |
| Succeeded by | William Kwesi Aboah |
| Minister for Health | |
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In office 2009 – January 2011 | |
| President | John Atta Mills |
| Preceded by | George Yankey |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Yieleh Chireh |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Victoria Kunbuor |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Warwick |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Benjamin Bewa-Nyog Kunbuor is the Ghanaian Minister for Defence of the Ghanaian Ministry of Defence and Ghanaian politician. He is the Member of Parliament for the Nandom constituency.
Education
Kunbuor acquired his LLB from the University of Ghana and qualified as a lawyer after completing the Ghana School of Law. He thereafter proceeded to the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and obtained his LLM with distinction. He was subsequently awarded the British Chevening Scholarship to complete his PhD in Law in Development(1997-2000). He also obtained the Overseas Students Award (OSSA) Doctoral Award at the University of Warwick.[1]
Career
Kunbuor once worked as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. He has since also lectured at the Ghana School of Law. He has also been a director at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice in Ghana.[2]
Politics
Benjamin Kunbuor is a member of the National Democratic Congress. He first stood for election in the 2000 parliamentary election and won with a majority of 62.5%.[3] He retained his seat in the following election four years later but lost it after the 2008 election when his party came back to power.[4]
In 2009, George Yankey resigned from the NDC government following a corruption scandle.[5] President Mills appointed Kunbuor as his Minister for Health.
Following a cabinet reshuffle in January 2011, Kunbuor was appointed Minister for Interior by President Mills.[6] Following the resignation of Martin Amidu, Attorney General in January 2012, Mr.Kunbuor was appointed Attorney General by President John Evans Atta-Mills.[7][8]
Family
Kunbuor is married with three children.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Dr. Benjamin Bewa-Nyog Kunbuor Profile". General News. Ghanaweb. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ↑ "Who Is Dr Benjamin Kunbuor?". General News. ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ↑ "REPUBLIC OF GHANA, LEGISLATIVE ELECTION OF 7 DECEMBER 2000". Adam Carr's Election Archives. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
- ↑ "Parliamentary Results Lawra (Upper West)". Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
- ↑ "President accepts resignation of two ministers". General News (Ghana Home Page). 2009-10-11. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
- ↑ "Cabinet reshuffle: Zita dropped, Betty for education". Ghana Home Page. 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- 1 2 "Full Text Of Reshuffle By President Mills". General news. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ↑ "Ministerial reshuffle; Dr. Benjamin Kumbour confirmed as A-G". Retrieved 27 July 2013.
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| Parliament of Ghana | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Anthony Bondong |
MP for Lawra-Nandom 2001 – 2009 |
Succeeded by Ambrose P. Dery |
| New title | MP for Nandom 2013 – present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by George Yankey |
Minister for Health 2009 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Joseph Yieleh Chireh |
| Preceded by Martin Amidu |
Minister for Interior 2011 – 2012 |
Succeeded by William Kwasi Aboah |
| Preceded by Martin Amidu |
Minister for Justice and Attorney General 2012 – 2013 |
Succeeded by Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong |
| Preceded by Mark Owen Woyongo |
Minister for Defence 2014 – present |
Incumbent |