Millicent Amankwaah, the Member of Parliament for Sunyani West, has expressed frustration after being mocked on social media for a slip of the tongue during her speech in Parliament.

The MP was addressing the tragic killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso and offering condolences to the bereaved families when she mistakenly mispronounced the word “bereaved,” in Parliament on February 19, 2026.

The error quickly went viral, drawing criticism and ridicule from social media users.

In response, Amankwaah took to Facebook Live to defend herself and challenge those questioning her competence. She insisted that her track record speaks for itself and that one mistake should not be used to undermine her credibility.

MPs clash in Parliament over killing of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso

“Because I really want us to speak as young ones, let’s call a spade a spade and be truthful to ourselves. No more political entertainment.

“You cannot use anybody’s image to make mockery. When we are talking about topical issues and people make mistakes, after correcting it, you think it’s a platform to undermine the ability, the capability and the potential of the person, then I am sorry. You should go and ask of my records, “she said.

The Member of Parliament further added, “As a former SRC Women’s Commissioner of KNUST, I am not someone these things can break. If this is the path you have taken, then please, you have a very long way to go.

“I am not going to shut this mouth that thousands of people voted for me to come to the chamber to express my views. I am equally capable and can deliver better within four years. I am not a coward. I am a young, vibrant woman.

“So, whoever is making mockery of that few statements I made, and they think that because of political affiliation it is a platform to destroy my image and pave way for their candidate in 2028, let me say this: 2028 belongs to God.

“And so far as we are children of God, and I am a strong child of God, there is nothing that will be beyond my scope of knowledge,” she declared.

Honorable Millicent Amankwaah, Member of Parliament for Sunyani West,after facing criticism from social media users over a mistake she made on the floor of Parliament, has taken to Facebook Live to address the concerns and respond directly to the public regarding the incident. pic.twitter.com/sUSR0fwIr8

— Enoch Kojo Appiagyei (@AhenkanEnoch) February 19, 2026

Express her condolences to the “BELIEVED” families??

What kind of English is this? She’s an MP oooooo! Herrr NDC paaaa deɛ borla party ooo. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/UFJDDlt2nn

— Gen. Buhari (@Gen_Buhari_) February 19, 2026