Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow at the Kumasi Technical University’s Institute of Research, Innovation, and Development, Prof. Sarpong Smart, has commended Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu‘s recent resignation from parliamentary duties.
Prof. Smart emphasised that despite not disclosing the reasons for the resignation, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has left Parliament at the peak of applause for his dedicated service.
According to the senior academic, this marked a moment for celebration of the seasoned political figure’s contributions to the country.
“Change is constant, someone goes and someone fills in the gap, changes in parliament, majority caucus, I think it’s one of those things that is expected. Despite not outlining the reasons he resigned, he chose the right time to leave parliament, he has left parliament when the applause was loudest,” Prof. Smart stated.
As the political landscape undergoes changes, Prof. Smart believes that it is an anticipated occurrence within the parliamentary dynamics.
He adds that Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s departure signified a well-timed exit, leaving when his contributions are most appreciated.
Furthermore, Prof. Smart suggests that now is the opportune moment for Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to channel his extensive political knowledge into a memoir.
“Now more than ever, we expect a book from the honourable Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, we need about five books from him.”
He encouraged the former Majority Leader to share his insights through a series of books, signalling a call for the esteemed political figure to document his wealth of experience in the field.
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament for Suame, officially declared his resignation as Majority Leader.
He made this announcement in Parliament on Friday, February 23, clarifying that the decision was solely his and not influenced by external pressure, as speculated in some media reports.
Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu encouraged members of the Majority Caucus to extend their support to his successor, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, by providing all necessary assistance.
“On Wednesday, February 21, at a meeting with the caucus and the President, I formally announced my decision to resign as the Majority Leader in order to still the storm and facilitate the peace and unity for the party at this time,” he said.
Below is the new front bench of the Majority Caucus
Majority Leader: Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu
Deputy Majority Leader: Patricia Appiagyei, MP for Asokwa
Majority Chief Whip: Frank Annoh Dompreh, MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri
First Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Habib Iddrisu, MP for Tolon
Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, MP for Sefwi Akontombra
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