Prioritize Constituents Over Party Loyalty - Clerk of Parliament Advises Incoming MPs

Accra, Ghana - 06 Jan, 2025 - As Ghana's 8th Parliament prepares to dissolve today, paving the way for the swearing-in of the 9th Parliament, the Clerk of Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror,  has called on incoming MPs to prioritize their constituents' needs over partisan agendas.

In a candid interview with Citi News, Mr. Djietror emphasized that the primary responsibility of Members of Parliament is to serve the needs and concerns of their constituents, rather than reinforcing party positions or pursuing party interests.

“Members of Parliament-elect must apprise themselves about their roles. Members of Parliament are not in Parliament to reinforce party positions, or to pursue party interests.

“Political parties come to power based on a manifesto. The manifesto is supposed to contain policies that would further the interest and the development of the nation.”

Ghana's 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic officially dissolves today, 06Jan, 2025 marking the end of a legislative term that began on January 7, 2021.

Source: Lead News Online