Hanna Louisa Bissiw
Hanna Louisa Bisiw | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 July 1972 Techimantia, Brong Ahafo |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
| Spouse | Francis Kpormego |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Kumasi Girls Secondary School |
| Profession | Veterinary Doctor, Member of Parliament, Deputy Minister |
Hanna Louisa Bisiw (born 23 July 1972) was the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and also the former Member of Parliament for Tano South, Brong Ahafo Region Ghana.[1][2]. Member of the National Democratic Congress in Ghana.
Early life
Hanna Bisiw was born in Techimantia in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. She received her senior high-school education at Kumasi Girls Secondary School, and later acquired a scholarship to study in Cuba, where she graduated as a Veterinary Doctor (1999).[3]
Career
Upon returning to Ghana, Bisiw worked with Veterinary Hospitals and also collaborated projects between Ghana and Cuba.[4] In 2008 she became active in politics. She rose from being a member of the NDC Manifesto Committee (2008) to become the Deputy Minister of State (Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing (MWRWH) (2009), Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and also Member of Parliament for Tano South (2012 – 2017).[2][5][6]
Personal life
Hanna Bisiw is married to Francis Kpormego, a doctor, and has two children.[7]
Corruption allegations
Hanna Bisiw has come under public criticism in the past years over allegations of living a lavish lifestyle at the expense of state resources.[8]
In 2010 the Daily Searchlight reported an undercover investigation suggesting that she was the owner of a multi-bedroom double mansion being put up at Techimantia, her hometown in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.[9] While she admitted constructing it with a government loan, the call by the opposition and pressure group "Forum for Public Accountability" on the Atta mills government to investigate the circumstances of the loan went unheeded.[10]
In 2014 Daily Guide published details of her birthday celebration where she was gifted a new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado worth $120,000. The paper describing the occasion as a "mega party". She responded that the car was a birthday present from her wealthy husband.[11]
2016 Elections
Hanna Bissiw lost her parliamentary seat of the Tano South Constituency in the Brong Ahafo Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congressin the 2016 parliamentary elections. It was alleged by some of her constituents that after losing her seat she made efforts to retrieve hospital supplies she had earlier donated to a hospital in her constituency. She denied the allegation citing that her intention was misconstrued by the report.[12]
References
- ^ "Hanna Louisa Bisiw". Annual Investment Meeting. Annual Investment Meeting. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ a b Bokpe, Seth J. "Tsunami hits NDC MPs - Graphic Online | Ghana News". Graphic Online. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- ^ "Deputy Minister- Livestock". Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "Hanna Louisa Bisiw". Annual Investment Meeting. Annual Investment Meeting. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "My husband is rich – Hannah Bissiw Boasts". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "Dr Bisiw wins Adom FM's "Best Minister" award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "Hanna Louisa Bisiw". Annual Investment Meeting. Annual Investment Meeting. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ Boateng, Michael Ofori Amanfo. "Group charges Hannah Bissiw of corruption". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Hannah Bissiw's Controversial Twin Mansion". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ VibeGhana. "Ursula is a disgrace to womanhood – Hannah Bissiw". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "My husband is rich – Hannah Bissiw Boasts". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "I was afraid the beds will rust - Hannah Bissiw". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.