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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 Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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