The newly elected Independent Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central Constituency in the Central Region, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has opened up about his internal conflict regarding his alignment in Ghana’s upcoming Parliament.
In a Facebook post on Monday, 6th January 2025, A-Plus revealed that both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had approached him for collaboration, each offering compelling reasons to secure his support.
In his post, A-Plus confirmed that the NPP, represented by Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, had officially reached out to him.
Their proposal included an intriguing incentive: the party promised not to contest the Gomoa Central parliamentary seat in the 2028 election should he choose to align with them.
This offer, he noted, was a significant gesture, demonstrating the NPP’s seriousness in securing his cooperation.
However, A-Plus expressed a stronger emotional inclination towards the NDC, stating that his heart leaned towards the party.
He acknowledged that the NDC had also scheduled a meeting with him, expressing interest in working with him in parliament.
While he admitted to having friends in both political camps, A-Plus maintained that his final decision would not be based solely on sentiments.
“I will ultimately side with whoever has my interest at heart and provides the best offer for me and the people of Gomoa Central,” he declared.
Ghana’s 9th parliament has a clear majority with the NDC having 183 seats so far, while the NPP boasts of 88. There are 4 independent members of parliament-elect with one seat still in contention.
Both parties are therefore making overtures to the incoming independent MPs to strengthen their position in the chamber.
