Rocky55 Blog of Thursday, 6 February 2025
Source: Isaac Appiah

Some members of the public are criticizing Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa Central, claiming that after joining parliament, he has lost his outspoken personality. A Plus was expected to bring the same vigor to the floor of parliament after establishing a reputation as a bold social commentator and government critic on traditional and social media channels. He has, according to some detractors, been largely mute and ineffectual throughout legislative discussions. A Plus's perceived incapacity to speak confidently in English on the parliamentary floor is one of the main points of criticism leveled at him. Acheampong Harry, a social media user, expressed his dissatisfaction on X (previously Twitter), writing, "This man hurried
A Plus's supporters contend that he may still be getting used to the regimented atmosphere of parliament and that the shift from activism to official legislative activity is a process. Others think his detractors are just anticipating too much too fast. The experience of A Plus is representative of a larger pattern in which outspoken campaigners find it difficult to keep up their fiery persona while adhering to parliamentary rules. He was renowned for his candid remarks as an outsider, but serving in parliament necessitates a different strategy that includes strategic communication, diplomacy, and attention to legislative procedures. However, it's also possible that the disparity between platforms contributed to the impression of his quiet. In contrast to TV shows or social media, where he could freely express himself on his own terms, parliamentary