Joseph Nikpe Bukari (born October 3, 1969) is a Ghanaian politician[1] and member of the Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana representing the Saboba Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana.[2]
Hon. Bukari Nikpe Joseph MP | |
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| MP for Saboba | |
| In office 7 January 2009 – 6 January 2013 | |
| President | John Kufour |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 October 1969 Saboba, Northern Region Ghana) |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Education, Winneba |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Educationist |
Personal life edit
Joseph is a Christian and a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian. He is married with two children.[3][1]
Early life and education edit
Joseph was born on October 3, 1969. He hails from Saboba, a town in the Northern Region of Ghana.[2][1] In 2006, he gained admission into the University of Education, Winneba and obtained his Bachelor of Education degree in Technology.[2]
Politics edit
Joseph was first elected into parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress during the December 2008 Ghanaian general election as a Member of Parliament for the Saboba constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana. During the election, he polled 10,331 votes out of the 20,839 valid votes cast representing 49.58%.[4] He contested again in 2012 Ghanaian general election and polled 13,409 votes out of the 26,058 valid votes cast representing 51.09%.[5] He was defeated in the 2016 Ghanaian general election by Charles Binipom Bintin who represented the New Patriotic Party.[6]
Employment edit
Bukari is an educationist. Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, he worked as the District Training Officer with the Ghana Education Service in Saboba. He joined the Employment, Social Warfare and State House Committee.[3] He was a member of Parliament from 2009 to 2013.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Odekro | What has your MP done for you?". stagingodekro. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Ghana MPs – MP Details – Bukari, Joseph Nikpe". GhanaMps. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Ghana Parliament member Joseph Nikpe Bukari". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2008 Results – Saboba Constituency". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Ghana Election 2012 Results – Saboba Constituency". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Parliament – Saboba Constituency Election 2016 Results". Ghana Elections – Peace FM. Retrieved 9 July 2020.