Akanvariva Lydia Lamisi

Akanvariva Lydia Lamisi (also known as Lydia Akanvariba Lamisi and Lydia Lamisi Akanvariva) is a Ghanaian nurse, a politician and a member of parliament for the Tempane Constituency of the Kusaug traditional area in the upper east region. She contested in the 2020 Ghanaian General Election at her constituency and won the parliamentary seat. She was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama as the Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.

Early life and education She was born on 7 October, 1973.She was born at Tempane and she is a Christian. She studied Nursing and has LLB (Law).

Politics Lamisi is a member of the National Democratic Congress ( NDC). Her late husband, David Adakudugu was the Member of parliament for Tempane Constituency. After the death of her husband while serving in office, she decided to replace him as the Member of parliament for the same constituency.

Personal life She is the widow of the late David Adakudugu.