Jabaah John Bennam

Jabaah John Bennam (born 1965) is a Ghanaian politician who served as the member of parliament for the Zabzugu-Tatale Constituency from 7 January 2009 to 6 January 2017.[1][2][3]

Hon. Jabaah John Bennam
Member of the Ghana Parliament for Zabzugu-Tatale Constituency
In office 7 January 2009 – 6 January 2017
Preceded by	Mohammed Jagri
Succeeded by	Alhassan Umar
Personal details
Born	4 May 1965 Ghana
Nationality	Ghanaian
Political party	New Patriotic Party
Alma mater	University of Education, Winneba University of Phoenix

Early life and education

Bennam was born on 4 May 1965. He hails from Kuntumbiyile a town in the Northern Region of Ghana. He received his diploma in basic education from University of Education, Winneba, and his bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree and master's degree in Project Management from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, United States in 2009 and 2012 respectively.[1][2][3]

Career

Bennam was the Deputy Manager of Ghana Co-operative Market from 1990 to 1993. From 1993 to 2001 he became self-employed as a sole entrepreneur.[1][2][3]

Politics

Bennam served as a Deputy Minister from 2001 to 2005. He entered parliament on 7 January 2013 on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party to represent the Zabzugu-Tatale Constituency. He served in that capacity for two consecutive terms. In 2016, he lost the seat to Alhassan Umar of the National Democratic Congress.[1][2][3]

Personal life

Bennam is married with seven children. He identifies as a Christian.[1][2][3]

References

1. "Member of Parliament Jabaah John Bennam". Ghana Web. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
2. "Hon. Jabaah John Bennam". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
3. "Bennam, John Jabaah". www.ghanamps.com. Retrieved 4 February 2020.