Early Life and Education
Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw was born on July 23, 1972, in Techimantia, Bono East Region. She attended Kumasi Girls Senior High School and later earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from a Cuban university, where she studied under a Ghana-Cuba scholarship program.

Her education and early professional experience as a veterinarian gave her a strong grounding in community development, public health, and women’s empowerment.

Political and Professional Career
Dr. Bissiw began her political journey as a passionate advocate for women’s inclusion in national decision-making. She joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and quickly gained recognition for her forthrightness and grassroots appeal.

She served as Deputy Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing from 2009 to 2013, and later as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture (in charge of Livestock) from 2013 to 2017 under President John Dramani Mahama.

In the 2012 General Elections, she was elected Member of Parliament for Tano South, where she championed issues relating to rural development, healthcare, and women’s rights. Though she lost her seat in 2016, her influence within the NDC grew even stronger.

In 2018, she was elected National Women’s Organizer of the NDC and re-elected in 2022. Through her leadership, she reenergized the women’s wing of the party, promoting female empowerment, political training, and community engagement across the country.

Following the NDC’s 2024 victory, President John Dramani Mahama appointed her as Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) in February 2025, tasking her to oversee equitable distribution of mineral royalties and community development in mining regions.

Public Advocacy and Leadership
Dr. Hanna Bissiw is known for her bold, unapologetic political style and unwavering defense of women’s rights. Beyond politics, she is a philanthropist who supports widows, girls’ education, and women entrepreneurs through various empowerment projects.

Her career embodies courage, resilience, and loyalty to the NDC’s social democratic vision. She continues to inspire women across Ghana to take active roles in leadership and governance.