Take parliamentary business seriously – Kofi Buah to new MPs

Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has advised first-term members to take the business of the House seriously as they begin their four-year tenure.

Delivering remarks during an orientation for first-time lawmakers on Saturday, he told his new colleagues they would have to worker extra hard than tenured Members of Parliament if they want to be achieve success in the House.

He said MPs had a role to play in boosting the people’s confidence in democracy.

“As you embark on this new journey I urge you to take the business of Parliament seriously. The work ahead will not be easy but it will be rewarding. Our democracy depends on the principles of justice, equity and accountability,” the Deputy Majority Leader urged.

He admonished the 2025 entrants to “rise above interest and focus on the greater good of the Ghanaian people”.

The MP for Ellembele, who is currently in his fifth term encouraged his colleague lawmakers to be curious during the orientation and enquire more about how Parliament works.

“As you engage in these topics over the coming days, I encourage you to be open, ask questions. And I think it is important that I add: Make new friends. Engage more,” he said to them. “No question in Parliament is a stupid question.”

The orientation of first-time MPs was attended by the leadership of Parliament including Speaker Alban Bagbin, the Deputy Speakers, Leaders of both sides of the aisle, the Clerk to Parliament and other officials in the legislature.

The event was devoid of politics as speakers took turns encouraging the fresh term legislators to bridge gaps and work together during their term in office.