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I have not had peace to work as an MP for one year – Matthew Nyindam
Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has revealed that ongoing legal and political challenges have made it difficult for him to carry out his duties over the past year.
Mr Nyindam shared his experience in an interview, where he reflected on the controversies surrounding his mandate and the toll it has taken on him personally and professionally.
He explained that for months, there was intense debate on the floor of Parliament over whether he was even qualified to take his seat.
According to him, the issue became so controversial that the Speaker of Parliament had to deliver a formal ruling on the matter.
Mr Nyindam described the period as extremely difficult, noting that despite the uncertainty, he chose to endure and leave the matter in the hands of God.
He stated that for the past one year, he has not had peace to work as a Member of Parliament, but he accepted it as part of the job.
The Kpandai MP recalled that he was shocked by a decision delivered by the Tamale High Court on November 24, 2025, which he said changed his life completely.
He explained that the court case exposed him to the judicial system for the first time in his life.
Mr Nyindam noted that at 50 years old, he had never been to court before this case, describing the experience as one he would not wish on any MP.
He stressed that the ordeal was emotionally draining and something no public officer should be eager to go through.
Touching on the election itself, Mr Nyindam insisted that he won the parliamentary election fairly.
He maintained that there were no debts or deliberate acts of cheating involved in his victory.
According to him, integrity has always guided his life, and he has never intentionally cheated anyone.
Mr Nyindam also reflected on his political history in Kpandai, recalling that he first entered Parliament in 2010.
He explained that before his victory, the Kpandai seat had been held by the National Democratic Congress for about 20 years.
At the time, he was a classroom teacher contesting against a sitting MP who had served for two decades and had also been a minister.
Despite the odds, he noted that the people of Kpandai chose him, a decision he described as a clear demonstration of the will of the electorate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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