In a move that challenges the traditional expectations of a lawmaker, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng widely known as A-Plus has declared that he has little interest in the rhetorical sparring of the parliamentary floor.
Speaking in an interview with Philip Osei Bonsu, Esq. (popularly known as O.B.) on Asempa FM’s flagship political talk show, Ekosii Sen, the MP expressed blunt disillusionment with the culture of debate in Ghana’s legislature.
For many, the floor of Parliament is the ultimate arena for representation, but for Kwame A-Plus, it is a room of stalled progress.
“I see talking in Parliament as a complete waste of time,” he stated during the interview. “I have no interest in talking on the floor of parliament. I want to build.”
The MP’s remarks highlight a growing sentiment among a new wave of politicians who view administrative and legislative bureaucracy as a hurdle to tangible development.
For A-Plus, the metric of success isn’t a well-delivered speech, but the physical infrastructure and social projects he can provide for the people of Gomoa Central.
While the primary roles of an MP are traditionally defined as lawmaking, oversight, and representation, A-Plus’s stance leans heavily into a fourth, more informal role: the development agent.
By prioritizing “building” over “talking,” he is signaling to his constituents and critics alike that his tenure will be defined by a focus on schools, clinics, and roads, bypassing lengthy partisan debates to find practical solutions.
The MP’s comments have sparked a debate on social media regarding the essence of democracy.
While his supporters may cheer his “action-first” mentality, constitutional purists argue that the “talking” A-Plus dismisses is actually the vital work of scrutinizing budgets, vetting officials, and holding the executive branch accountable.
Whether this approach will set a new standard for local representation or lead to friction with parliamentary leadership remains to be seen.
One thing is certain: the Gomoa Central lawmaker is not in the House to make friends with the microphone; he’s there to leave a legacy in stone.
By 1960news.com
