Hanna Louisa Bissiw

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.

Hanna Louisa Bisiw
Member of Parliament for Tano South Constituency
In office
2013–2017
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture
In office
2013–2017
PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama
Deputy Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing
In office
2009–2013
PresidentJohn Atta Mills
Personal details
Born (1972-07-23) 23 July 1972
Techimantia, Brong Ahafo
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyNational Democratic Congress
Spouse(s)N/A
Children2
Alma materKumasi Girls Senior High School
ProfessionVeterinary Doctor

Early life and education

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]

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.[7]

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.[8] 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.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11]

Personal life

Hanna Bisiw is married a doctor, and has two children.[12]

References
  1. "Hanna Louisa Bisiw". Annual Investment Meeting. Annual Investment Meeting. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  2. Bokpe, Seth J. "Tsunami hits NDC MPs - Graphic Online | Ghana News". Graphic Online. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  3. "Deputy Minister- Livestock". Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  4. "Hanna Louisa Bisiw". Annual Investment Meeting. Annual Investment Meeting. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  5. "My husband is rich – Hannah Bissiw Boasts". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  6. "Dr Bisiw wins Adom FM's "Best Minister" award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  7. Boateng, Michael Ofori Amanfo. "Group charges Hannah Bissiw of corruption". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  8. "Hannah Bissiw's Controversial Twin Mansion". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  9. VibeGhana. "Ursula is a disgrace to womanhood – Hannah Bissiw". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  10. "My husband is rich – Hannah Bissiw Boasts". Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  11. "I was afraid the beds will rust - Hannah Bissiw". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  12. "Hanna Louisa Bisiw". Annual Investment Meeting. Annual Investment Meeting. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
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