Ben Bukari Salifu is a Native of Janga in the North East Region and Ghanaian politician from the New Patriotic Party. [1] He served as Regional Minister for the Northern Region from 14 February to 17 November 2001. [1] [2] [3] Prior to his appointment he recommended splitting the region into two for ease of administration. [2] He was subsequently Minister of State responsible for the National Development Planning Commission. [4]