Hamdija Lipovača
Hamdija Lipovača | |
|---|---|
| Premier of Una-Sana Canton | |
| In office 1 February 2011 – 10 February 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Šemsudin Dedić |
| Succeeded by | Izudin Saračević |
| Mayor of Bihać | |
| In office 2004–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Adnan Alijagić |
| Succeeded by | Albin Muslić |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1976 Bihać, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Bosnian |
| Political party | SBiH (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | SDP BiH (1998–2022) |
| Spouse | Jasmina Brkić |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Sarajevo |
Hamdija Lipovača (born 20 December 1976) is a Bosnian politician. He served as the Premier of Una-Sana Canton from 1 February 2011 until his forced resignation three years later, following the violent protests and riots in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lipovača was also the canton's Minister of Police. He previously served as the mayor of Bihać from 2004 to 2010.
Just as most politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina, he has been accused by civilians of corruption and was forced to resign during the protests in February 2014. Lipovača was arrested on 17 December 2014 on charges of "abuse of office and forgery of documents." On 24 March 2015, Lipovača was sentenced to two months in prison and served time until 8 April 2015 when he was released by authorities. No reason was given for the early release.