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
