Jacob Iddriss Abdulai
Jacob Iddriss Abdulai | |
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| Born | February 24, 1957 Savelugu, Northern Region, Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Engineer |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for Savelugu Constituency |
Jacob Iddriss Abdulai (born 24 February 1957) is a politician from Ghana affiliated with the National Democratic Congress. He represents the Savelugu Constituency in the Northern Region as a member of parliament.
Early life and education
Born in Savelugu on 24 February 1957, Jacob obtained a Survey School Certificate, followed by a Diploma in Geodetic Engineering. He further advanced his studies by earning a BSc. in Geodetic Engineering and an MSc. in Road and Transportation Engineering. Prior to his political career, he was employed as an Engineer at the Ghana Highways Authority.
Politics
Jacob contested the Savelugu seat in the 2016 parliamentary elections as the National Democratic Congress candidate but was defeated by Abdul Samed Muhammed Gunu of the New Patriotic Party. In the subsequent 2020 elections, he reclaimed the constituency with a slim lead, receiving 19,577 votes compared to his NPP rival’s 19,478.
After accusations of electoral misconduct were raised by his opponent, the Tamale High Court confirmed Jacob’s win in December 2023 by rejecting the petition challenging the results.
In Parliament, Jacob holds membership on both the Government Assurances Committee and the Roads and Transport Committee.
Personal life
Jacob practices Islam.