By Issah Olegor
Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, has stirred fresh debate about the role of legislators in Ghana’s governance, openly dismissing parliamentary contributions as largely unproductive while positioning himself as a lawmaker driven by industrialisation and job creation.
Speaking in an interview on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, the outspoken independent MP indicated that his entry into Parliament was guided by a vision far removed from routine legislative debates.
Instead, he said his ambition has always been rooted in transforming the economic fortunes of his constituents through large-scale industrial projects.
According to him, the reality he encountered in Parliament sharply contrasted with his expectations prior to assuming office.
He suggested that the legislative chamber is overly preoccupied with talk, which, in his view, does not translate into meaningful development outcomes.
Questioning the value of parliamentary discourse, A-Plus as he is popularly known argued that speeches alone do little to impact the everyday lives of citizens.
He stressed that his priority lies in initiating projects that can create employment, revealing plans to establish what he described as the largest industrial park in Africa.
His comments underscore a broader tension between constitutional responsibilities and grassroots expectations. While the Constitution mandates lawmakers to legislate, debate, and provide oversight, A-Plus maintains that constituents are more concerned about jobs and economic opportunities than contributions on the floor of Parliament.
“I have seen that my people need jobs, and that is my priority,” he emphasised, reinforcing his belief that tangible development should take precedence over political rhetoric.
The Gomoa Central legislator further acknowledged the delicate balance MPs must strike between adhering to constitutional duties and responding to voter demands.
He admitted that although he is inclined to express opinions on national issues, he ultimately evaluates his actions based on their impact on his political future and constituency development.
In a related development that previously drew national attention, A-Plus issued an unqualified apology to Attorney-General and Bolgatanga East MP, Dominic Ayine, following a heated social media outburst.
The incident arose after A-Plus accused the senior legislator of attempting to influence members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee with a GH₵500,000 bribe allegation—claims he made in a now-deleted Facebook post laden with offensive language.
The backlash that followed forced the MP to retract his comments and publicly admit wrongdoing. In his apology, he conceded that his language fell short of the decorum expected of a public official and extended regret to both Dr Ayine and the Ghanaian public.
Despite the controversy, A-Plus reiterated his commitment to fighting corruption, aligning his stance with the broader anti-corruption agenda associated with the National Democratic Congress and its leader, John Dramani Mahama.
He further called for civility in political discourse, urging stakeholders to pursue national development with mutual respect and restraint.
