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Abubakari Sumani
Lawyer, Diplomat, Former Member of Parliament
About Abubakari Sumani
Abukari Sumani was a lawyer and diplomat who represented Tamale in Parliament for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for three terms, first as MP for Tishigu/Choggu from 2001 and then as MP for Tamale North from 2005 to 2013. He was born at Savelugu on 28 April 1946 and belonged to the Dagbon royal family.
Sumani studied law at the University of Ghana and was called to the bar in 1972. He served as Ghana's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the Gulf states and chaired the board of the Public Procurement Authority. He lost Tamale North in 2012 to the independent candidate Alhassan Dahamani. He died at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on 12 August 2017. He was married with ten children. Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini of the NDC holds Tamale North today.
Frequently asked questions about Abubakari Sumani
How old was Abubakari Sumani at death?
Abubakari Sumani died on August 12, 2017, aged 71. Abubakari Sumani was born on April 28, 1946.
What was Abubakari Sumani known for?
Abubakari Sumani was a Lawyer, Diplomat, Former Member of Parliament.
What was Abubakari Sumani's nationality?
Abubakari Sumani was Ghanaian.
Where did Abubakari Sumani study?
Abubakari Sumani studied at Ghana School of Law University of Ghana.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth
- 28 April 1946
- Date of Death
- 12 August 2017
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Constituency
- Tamale North
- Political Party
- National Democratic Congress
- Region
- Northern
- Religion
- Muslim
Education
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Sources & References
- "Abubakari Sumani". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 27 January 2025.
- "List of MPs elected in the 2024 Ghanaian general election". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 9 January 2026.
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