Quality of MPs entering parliament poor – Minority Leader

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KWAME-BELGIUM 7 years ago

The points the MP speaks about here is very correct. Most of them are not even politicians.

The points the MP speaks about here is very correct. Most of them are not even politicians.
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 7 years ago

NPP are totally confused already simply because empty baldheaded Nana Akuffo Addo will retain them in opposition.

NPP are totally confused already simply because empty baldheaded Nana Akuffo Addo will retain them in opposition.
MR OBJECTIVE 7 years ago

GO INTO NDC MPs AND YOU WILL SEE AS MANY OF JSS-DROPOUTS.

GO INTO NDC MPs AND YOU WILL SEE AS MANY OF JSS-DROPOUTS.
Mankata Ekow 7 years ago

The minority is 65% "dropouts" Note the term dropout is relative. Minority leader what are you talking abouit?

The minority is 65% "dropouts" Note the term dropout is relative. Minority leader what are you talking abouit?
YAW 7 years ago

MR MINORITY LEADER WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU ENTERED THE AUGUST HOUSE? DON'T TELL US THIS.

MR MINORITY LEADER WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU ENTERED THE AUGUST HOUSE? DON'T TELL US THIS.
Doobia 7 years ago

What do expect if you go to an extend of removing girls from university class room to stand as MP's. Foools

What do expect if you go to an extend of removing girls from university class room to stand as MP's. Foools
Sam 7 years ago

Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu should have been bold enough to say Kennedy Agyapong is not qualified to be in parliament.

Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu should have been bold enough to say Kennedy Agyapong is not qualified to be in parliament.
Tuffour Agyemang-Prempeh. 7 years ago

Stupidity and ignorance and tribal politicking is bringing them there. Sometimes I wonder this is our beloved Ghana. Most of these members of Parliament do not know what the issues are, and do not understand the import ...
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Stupidity and ignorance and tribal politicking is bringing them there. Sometimes I wonder this is our beloved Ghana. Most of these members of Parliament do not know what the issues are, and do not understand the importance of not selling your birthright for political expediency, however sadly, the do it. What a disgrace!
Jay Mensah 7 years ago

Standard of journalism is very poor. Our journalists are not objective enough

Standard of journalism is very poor. Our journalists are not objective enough
Ben 7 years ago

Mr Minority Leader, I understand your argument, however since parliament is not there for a particular group of Ghana, it means any true Ghanaian can stand and be voted into the house, whether they paid their way in or throug ...
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Mr Minority Leader, I understand your argument, however since parliament is not there for a particular group of Ghana, it means any true Ghanaian can stand and be voted into the house, whether they paid their way in or through their popularity. There are no institutions in Ghana where aspiring parliamentarians are trained. You all learnt the process as apprentice before you gained that experience. I wish those of you who call yourself ‘seniors’ in that enclosure should nurture the new entrants to take the mantle from you whenever you are voted out.
Kofi Mensah 7 years ago

Everything in Ghana is poor standard; and is getting worse

Everything in Ghana is poor standard; and is getting worse
BSR 7 years ago

This is an unfortunate position and an insult to the electorates. What makes him think he is a know it all. He knew it all about parliamentary work before he was elected to the house?

This is an unfortunate position and an insult to the electorates. What makes him think he is a know it all. He knew it all about parliamentary work before he was elected to the house?
Odikro 7 years ago

Many of the Parliamentarians have "qualities" no higher than the shoes they wear or the "folks" suits they buy from the ministries. Have you noticed that some of them do not even know how to knot their ties? And some of them ...
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Many of the Parliamentarians have "qualities" no higher than the shoes they wear or the "folks" suits they buy from the ministries. Have you noticed that some of them do not even know how to knot their ties? And some of them can not even tell the difference between women's and men's clothes. It doesn't stop there; even the president does not know that he has to put his teacup back on his saucer after a sip. This is how bad it has gotten to when you have barbers and butchers as parliamentarians.
HONEST MAN 7 years ago

ASSIN FOSU MP, KOFI JUMAH AND NO CONTRIBUTIONS MPS, THEY ARE MANY BOTH IN NDC AND OPPOSITION THEY ARE SO MANY, PARLIAMENT IS NOW USELESS, MANY HAVE NO MORALS FOR THE AUGUST HOUSE

ASSIN FOSU MP, KOFI JUMAH AND NO CONTRIBUTIONS MPS, THEY ARE MANY BOTH IN NDC AND OPPOSITION THEY ARE SO MANY, PARLIAMENT IS NOW USELESS, MANY HAVE NO MORALS FOR THE AUGUST HOUSE
Ben k. OHIO 7 years ago

Nana addo is the most useless political figure in the world. Nana addo popularly called all die be die is planning to set Ghana ablaze. Don't waste your votes on that useless man nana

Nana addo is the most useless political figure in the world. Nana addo popularly called all die be die is planning to set Ghana ablaze. Don't waste your votes on that useless man nana
Victor A. Young 7 years ago

That's very sad. NDC has turned our education and everything into dust. People without any knowledge and good education is getting access to the noble house. Riff-raffs have been packed into Parliament, except a few who belon ...
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That's very sad. NDC has turned our education and everything into dust. People without any knowledge and good education is getting access to the noble house. Riff-raffs have been packed into Parliament, except a few who belong to the NPP.
Nii 7 years ago

Stupid Comments from Victor Young!

Stupid Comments from Victor Young!
Yvette 7 years ago

Even you the minority leader, you lack quality. It isn't that we are unaware.

Even you the minority leader, you lack quality. It isn't that we are unaware.
Sibiri Kardiri 7 years ago

It is a very true observation. Apart from ignorance on the workings of parliament, many MPs do not even know the social structure of their constituencies. They know nothing about how to impact the very people they represent. ...
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It is a very true observation. Apart from ignorance on the workings of parliament, many MPs do not even know the social structure of their constituencies. They know nothing about how to impact the very people they represent. They do not know anything about the law, and worse of it they either absent themselves frequently or fail to read any document before supporting its passage. All they follow is their party's line of thought. The next parliament may even have many unqualified persons, reading from the primaries of the two leading parties. It is a sad situation for democracy in Ghana, but the big question is, what is the way forward?
Arab soldier 7 years ago

Hon MP I personally disagree with you to the extend that our constitution did not specify the kind of person to be at the house .except foreigners and certified lunatics who are not voted for,perhaps every body can become MP. ...
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Hon MP I personally disagree with you to the extend that our constitution did not specify the kind of person to be at the house .except foreigners and certified lunatics who are not voted for,perhaps every body can become MP.and they undergo training as you did.
Pro Michael 7 years ago

I agreed with the minority leader. In fact some of the MPs in parliament are just not qualified to carry out the business of the house. Monicracy has taken them there. Minority leader, am in bed with you on this issue

I agreed with the minority leader. In fact some of the MPs in parliament are just not qualified to carry out the business of the house. Monicracy has taken them there. Minority leader, am in bed with you on this issue
Hamo 7 years ago

Mr. Minority Leader what you said is right and my question is as a nation, what can we do to get quality parliamentarians to the parliament? We always say things without talking about the solution to it.

Mr. Minority Leader what you said is right and my question is as a nation, what can we do to get quality parliamentarians to the parliament? We always say things without talking about the solution to it.
RAY 7 years ago

But Osei Mensah are you also qualitative MP? You are sounding like somebody who is good

But Osei Mensah are you also qualitative MP? You are sounding like somebody who is good
Mankata Ekow 7 years ago

What "barometer" are you using to measure the quality of MPs Quality is relative to the people they represent.

What "barometer" are you using to measure the quality of MPs Quality is relative to the people they represent.
Kojo Poku Canada 7 years ago

Like I once said to an MSLC friend who had a 4year TTC and became an MP in the NR,I don't qualify to be an MP in my constituency 'cause there are 1000s of graduates and prominent lawyers,as such I can't I am not going to disg ...
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Like I once said to an MSLC friend who had a 4year TTC and became an MP in the NR,I don't qualify to be an MP in my constituency 'cause there are 1000s of graduates and prominent lawyers,as such I can't I am not going to disgrace myself with my "O Level"cert.Mr.Minority leader, you're 100%correct.
Kwaku A. Danso 7 years ago

This is what one may call wise analysis but lacking in proposed solutions!
In a democracy what then do you do?
If you as Minority leader wants to introduce a Minimum educational standard, fine! But I doubt it!
If ...
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This is what one may call wise analysis but lacking in proposed solutions!
In a democracy what then do you do?
If you as Minority leader wants to introduce a Minimum educational standard, fine! But I doubt it!
If you demand the MPs to read on certain laws before taking their seats, let the Speaker say so and then implement it!
If you want to give new MPS some orientation, say so!
If you demand MPs to visit their constituencies every quarter and render account of the MP common funds given them that most pocket, say so!
As the Bible says "the talk of the lips leads only to penury".
MPs have not doe. A food job to promote service to the nation and most Ghanaians view you as just interest in self-gain.
Have MPs brought up issues of
-Underground sewage systems for our towns and cities as mandatory?
- Flood control design and construction for cities like Accra?
-supervisory and enforcement to ensure loans procured for major projects such as the $795 million for the Accra Flood control, or for electricity or $4.2 billion for water projects in 2005/2096 time, are actually itilizes for intended orojects and accounted for;
- amending the constitution and decentralizing some executive powers and allowing towns and cities and districts to elect their own leaders locally and to be accountable to them and do plan for their own survival?
- setting minimum standards for road construction and reports needed before contractors are paid and even
- licensing artisans and contractors such as electricians, plumbers, masons, welders, so they can be qualified manpower for global companies that may need qualified work force?
- reviewing and enforcing laws on the AUDITOR GENERALS reports that have thousands of malfeasance never prosecuted?

Hon. Mensah-Bonsu has been in Parliament for decades and one expects some better level of action beyond utterances and complaints from him!
All the best.

K. Danso
Koo Sebo 7 years ago

What should we expect of our politics controlled by the rich rather than knowledgeable and results-oriented individuals? What should we also expect of our poor standard of education? Remember, "you reap what you sow ".

What should we expect of our politics controlled by the rich rather than knowledgeable and results-oriented individuals? What should we also expect of our poor standard of education? Remember, "you reap what you sow ".

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