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Davis Ansah Opoku MP
Ghana
Приєднався 25 жов 2009
MP, Mpraeso Constituency. Deputy Ranking, Public Accounts (PAC) Commitee Member, Works & Housing | organiser Young MPs| Human Trafficking Task force Member| Board Member TDC |Board Member VRT Fund
High Attrition rate in Ghana’s Parliament
Yesterday, on the floor of Parliament, I expressed my deep concern about the high attrition rate in our Parliament. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about losing dedicated, experienced MPs who could have continued to serve our nation but are forced out by systemic challenges.
Did you know that from the 7th to the 9th Parliament, 94% of NPP MPs didn’t return? This is not sustainable. It weakens our democracy, disrupts governance, and denies us the benefits of institutional memory and experience.
Why is this happening?
• The cost of politics is crushing, leaving many MPs drained financially.
• Party primaries are often divisive and favour money over merit.
• Unrealistic expectations from constituents mean MPs are judged for things outside their role as lawmakers.
• Because we still don’t elect MMDCEs, MPs are unfairly burdened with development responsibilities.
I firmly believe we can change this. And I proposed practical solutions:
• Enforce political funding laws to reduce the influence of money.
• Introduce public funding for political campaigns and cap expenses.
• Reform primaries to focus on fairness and merit, not wealth.
• Let’s elect MMDCEs so MPs can focus on their job-making laws and representing you.
• And most importantly, educate ourselves about what MPs are supposed to do.
It’s about time we build a Parliament that works for the people and creates space for passionate, competent leaders to thrive-not just those with the deepest pockets. If we don’t fix this, we risk losing the heart and soul of governance in Ghana.
We can do better. Let’s start the conversation and push for these reforms for the love of the country
Did you know that from the 7th to the 9th Parliament, 94% of NPP MPs didn’t return? This is not sustainable. It weakens our democracy, disrupts governance, and denies us the benefits of institutional memory and experience.
Why is this happening?
• The cost of politics is crushing, leaving many MPs drained financially.
• Party primaries are often divisive and favour money over merit.
• Unrealistic expectations from constituents mean MPs are judged for things outside their role as lawmakers.
• Because we still don’t elect MMDCEs, MPs are unfairly burdened with development responsibilities.
I firmly believe we can change this. And I proposed practical solutions:
• Enforce political funding laws to reduce the influence of money.
• Introduce public funding for political campaigns and cap expenses.
• Reform primaries to focus on fairness and merit, not wealth.
• Let’s elect MMDCEs so MPs can focus on their job-making laws and representing you.
• And most importantly, educate ourselves about what MPs are supposed to do.
It’s about time we build a Parliament that works for the people and creates space for passionate, competent leaders to thrive-not just those with the deepest pockets. If we don’t fix this, we risk losing the heart and soul of governance in Ghana.
We can do better. Let’s start the conversation and push for these reforms for the love of the country
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Declaration of 2024 Mpraeso constituency Elections.
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Declaration of 2024 Mpraeso constituency Elections.
Mpraeso Constituency MP achievement in the last four years.
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In the past eight years, we have worked to make Mpraeso a better place for everyone. From improving our schools and making healthcare more accessible to building roads and bringing clean water to our communities, we’ve focused on the things that matter most. We’ve supported our farmers, strengthened local businesses, and invested in the future of our young people. Every achievement is a testame...
Chief of Kwame Owuo touting the achievement of the NPP!
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Chief of Kwame Owuo touting the achievement of the NPP!
Community engagement at Kwahu Praso 1 & 2
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Community engagement at Kwahu Praso 1 & 2
Retail campaign at Okaishie : NPP 2024
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Retail campaign at Okaishie : NPP 2024
Bawumia Connects @ Mpraeso Constituency!
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Bawumia Connects @ Mpraeso Constituency!
Training and start-up kits for artisans in the Mpraeso Constituency!
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Training and start-up kits for artisans in the Mpraeso Constituency!
Volta Lake Transport Limited on the Ferry on Afram River.
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Volta Lake Transport Limited on the Ferry on Afram River.
Strategic session to get Dr Bawumia elected in Mpraeso Constituency
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Strategic session to get Dr Bawumia elected in Mpraeso Constituency
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Electricity Company of Ghana questioned on charges for new electricity extension for Ghanaians
Empowering the Future: Distribution of Desks in Mpraeso Constituency
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Empowering the Future: Distribution of Desks in Mpraeso Constituency
Mpraeso MP visits flooded areas and donates relief items.
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Mpraeso MP visits flooded areas and donates relief items.
Ayewa production in Ghana: Time to modernise the local earthenware industry.
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Ayewa production in Ghana: Time to modernise the local earthenware industry.
Highlights from the Parliamentary Round-Table discussion on Human Trafficking in Ghana.
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Highlights from the Parliamentary Round-Table discussion on Human Trafficking in Ghana.
Parliamentary Round Table Discussion on Human Trafficking in Ghana.
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Parliamentary Round Table Discussion on Human Trafficking in Ghana.
Breakfast meeting with Christian Council
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Breakfast meeting with Christian Council
Can it happen in ndc
Ghanaians prefer kenkey from 5cedis to 1cedi,no more dumso, our students to stay at their various homes child pregnancy to the advancement of education. Good idea of Ghanaians and unhealthy thoughts.
When your praise goes up,His glory will surely come down
Hallelujah
God bless you
Afeshiapa
May God bless you, Hon!
Please cancel the SHS there is no money period use the money for something else please JDM
Try to have children U can take care of
I cast my vote at mpraeso, okyeame Yaw Baah`s place even though l come from Kwahu Amanfrom. Our major problem over there is the road network from Adowso - Kwahu Amanfrom. This road has been overlooked for a long time. I always have to go to Kwahu Amanfrom through Begoro, which is not the best. Please, u are doing well but our place has been neglected for a long time. Kwahu Amanfrom is part of Kwahu South and Mpraeso constituency but nobody cares. I was once at the place when u came there for a visit. That was when Nana Osei Sono introduced himself to u as a worker at Jubilee House Vice presidency, I thought that was enough for the two of u to work together but. ....., so in short, our road, our road, this time the grader can be used on the road to be assessed. Than u.
God bless npp
Okumkɔm,we appreciate your good effort.Today is ur day.
We have come but we don't have any money to go back ❤❤❤❤❤
Good luck with your good work
Wawooo
❤❤❤❤🎉🎉
Good work done please keep it up
ALL FACTS. NDC HAS RULE GHANA FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS BUT THEY CANT NAME ONE POLICY THAT HAVE IMPACTED GHANAIANS
Your a lair YOU people not saying the truth because you don't know the reason why you're VOTING
Exactly my brother
@@obidobabue1175 you people are ungrateful and don't want the truth NDC has Dan a lot to thier MOTHER LAND because you're ungrateful so you don't see it
@@obidobabue1175SHAME to You people you think GHANAIANS are full as you
A very laudable policy for Ghana. The cost of living is very high and individuals have low financial capacity to look after their wards in school. But what are the elements of cost in senior high schools? Let me just emphasize the kit that parental must buy for their wards Let's say it is Ghc 3500. Each parent must cough out the above amount in order to enjoy this free education. Some cannot afford the above amount and of course , their wards cannot enjoy this free education. What it means is that , there must be timelines for the implementation of free education so that when there is good governance, the economy would improve prices would reduce, and this Ghc3500 would, apart from kit, would be able to pay for boarding and lodging as well and parents would be proud and happy to pay for the education of their wards and children! Education with scholarship would come in to assist. Timelines are very important in monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of our set GOALS!
God bless NPP government🙏🙏🙏
Yes because of 10gh she can explain and think better than you NDC. Because she has better understanding and filled with wisdom.
🙏😭 😭i couldn't continue my sss school in 1996 because my grandma doesn't have money it's a long story but in 2016 when NPP party introduce free shs i pray for them and i wish to return back to school but it's too late but now my children, nephew and niece are benefit from shs Nana Ado Dankwa Akufo Ado may Almighty GOD continue to bless and protect you and all NPP gurus 👍🙏🙏
🙏🙏 Doctor Mamudu Bawumia is going to win and continue Nana Ado Dankwa legacy 👍👍🙏
A lot of my classmates stopped school during our secondary school because they were not able to pay their school fees and most of them were so brilliant. It pains me up to now
This are the problems of ghana,the lack of knowlege make this country puslish
We don't need a leader like Mahama who is a thief who is known internationally.
Because of 10ghc
What the woman is saying is the reality is not about politics okay don't be childish
@koreanhousetv6432 yes because of 10gh she can explain better than you. Because she is filled with wisdom.
Look at shameless politics
😂😂😂😂fool
Corrupt mahama is the shameful because he can't think for himself and he greedy and selfish man he should go back home and give it to a new person Dr Bawumia but corrupt mahama is selfishness and he thinks Ghana is for him and short memory's people will following him shameful
ANOTHER EWE 😂😂😂😂😂😂 GO WASH YOUR ADWEN....THE ROAD THAT YOUR GOD RAWLINGS WAS COMPLAINING NANA ADDO COME DONE IT WHEN YOUR NDC PARTY IS THERE FOR MANY YEARS
The shameless political is corrupt mahama he is greedy and selfish man he is thinks Ghanaians have short memory's so he can control Ghanaians forever shameful
Mahama can never cancel F SHS don't deceive Ghanaians because all the 275 MP don't pay tax for even the President or his vice to pay tax , citizens fuel their V8 vans and all expenses through taxes from me and you not the President ,vice or parliament. Mind you the FSHS is paid from taxes we pay.
Papa, tu fais pitié, et malgré cette pauvreté, tu soutiens NPP et NDC. Ces deux partis t'ont rendu aveugle et ils ont fermé ton esprit. Pardon, si en 2024, c'est ce niveau de développement que le Ghana a, alors NPP et NDC ont échoué. Laisse les jeunes gens voter pour NEW FORCE, NKB.
Look at the muddy and thatching background and he cant see his life is close to the animal kingdom, not that of a human being, made in the image after the likeness of God. How ignorant can he gets.
"How ignorant can he gets."???? You need to take advantage of the free SHS, brother.
I'm in tears,wow
Are Ghanaians watching this on local televisions? NPP you have to show this on national TV cos this is national concern
Good work 👏 ❤
Good work. ❤
Great MP OPK
This is beautiful ❤️
Please they doing it oo
He need to be awarded this year Beatrice senadju knows how in telling the stories of farmers and I feel proud in always Guiding her to navigate kwahu and to tell kwahu stories
Month of nursing planting . the season
And this is happening in the XXI century 😔 We need to all join forces to fight for Justice
Pls can I get his number
Good work, please how can I be a member?
God richly bless and strengthen you boss
God Bless You Hon.
Thank you very much for this education. Since the past year, I have been hunting for videos like this to no avail but thanks to you for showing it to us now. This is what the youths in Ghana need at this moment, this is where the money is. The capital and management of the farm is expensive but comparing it to the returns it is really a great investment to make, chances of losing is very very minimal. Thank you for this video once again. 👍👍
No matter what, you have to eat everyday.
Proud Kwahu !!!
OPK all the way to parliament in 2020
Am Kwame Adarkwah Michael l want to join KPN
What's the contact for KPN North America?
u re ryt michieal, no dout abt that. Npp has intelligent n knowledgeable People both acadamicaly n normal life buh I dont noe y Ghanains still voting 4 incompetents n mideoucrity goverment.
This man is intelligent