Stanley Yaw Nandaya (born 10 October 1977) is a Ghanaian politician and administrator. He is the Member of Parliament for the Wulensi Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana. He was elected as an independent candidate in the 2024 general elections and assumed office in January 2025.[1][2][3]
Hon. Stanley Yaw Nandaya | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Wulensi | |
| Assumed office January 2025 | |
| President | John Mahama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1977 Lungni, Ghana |
| Party | Independent |
| Occupation | Politician, Administrator |
Early life and education
editNandaya hails from Lungni in the Northern Region of Ghana. He completed his Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) at Snaps College/KAS Complex in December 1996. He obtained a Diploma from the University of Cape Coast in 2010 and a Higher Diploma in Management and Administration from the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) in 2011. In 2018, he completed a Diploma in Theology from the Living Word School Ministry, which is affiliated with Central University.[4]
Career
editPrior to entering Parliament, Nandaya worked in both the education and hospitality sectors. He served as the General Manager of Greenfield Hotel and as the Director of Whitefield Classic School.[4] In the 2024 general elections, he contested the Wulensi parliamentary seat as an independent candidate and won. He began his first term in Parliament in January 2025 and currently serves as a member of the Environment, Science and Technology Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ↑ Asantewaa, Akua (2025-01-09). "Meet the four Independent MPs who have joined the NDC Majority Caucus". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ↑ "We'll surely win fight against galamsey - Wulensi MP". 2025-06-24. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ↑ "#Election2024: Full list of 801 parliamentary candidates". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- 1 2 "Parliament of Ghana". www.parliament.gh. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ↑ "NPP 88 seats; NDC 183 seats; 4 Independent MPs in 9th Parliament, Ablekuma North outstanding". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 2025-01-05. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ↑ "I was threatened to contest as an independent candidate - Wulensi MP reveals". 2025-06-24. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ↑ "I didn't forfeit NDC membership despite going independent - Wulensi MP-elect". 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2025-07-24.