The Former Lawmaker of Nadowli-Kaleo Constituency who Was in Active Service as MP from 1992 till 2016 has motivated several Lawmakers with his decision to Voluntarily Step Down from Parliament.

He was succeeded by Mr. Anthony Sumah who was a Hospital Administrator at Tumu in the Sissala East Municipality.

Rt. Hon Alban Bagbin is Currently the Speaker of Ghana’s Eighth Parliament after Defeating Prof Mike Aeron Oquaye in the Competition on 8th January 2021.

In a surprising turn of events, 18 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Majority Caucus of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have given strongest indication that they will not be seeking reelection in the next parliamentary term in 2024.

The Current Member of Parliament for Odododiodio Constituency, Mr. Nii Lante Vandapiuge has also declared his Intentions to step down from his position as Lawmaker in Parliament, Former MP for Tamale Central Hon. Inusah Fuseini Stepped Down Voluntarily from Parliamentary Affairs.

This voluntary exit has sparked significant speculation and discussions about the future trajectory of the NPP in the coming years.

Among the noteworthy MPs opting not to seek reelection are prominent figures such as Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Suame), First Deputy Speaker, Joe Osei Owusu (Bekwai), Atta Akyea (Abuakwa South), Joe Ghartey (Essikado Ketan), and Ken Agyapong (Assin Central). Their decision undoubtedly leaves a void in the party’s leadership and parliamentary representation.

Other MPs who have decided to step down include Dan Botwe (Okere), Kwasi Amoako-Atta (Atiwa West), Dr. Kwaku Afriyie (Sefwi Wiaso), and Emmanuel Marfo (Oforikrom). Additionally, Benito Owusu-Bio (Atwima Nwabiagya), Carlos Ahenkora (Tema West), Nana Kwasi Adjei Boateng (New Juabeng North), William Owuraku Aidoo (Afigya Kwabre South), Johnson Adu (Ahafo Ano South West), Francis Manu-Adabor (Ahafo Ano South-East), Suleman Sanid (Ahafo Ano North), Kojo Kum (Ahanta West), and Francisca Oteng (Kwabre East) are among those opting not to seek reelection.

Source: Upper West Media App