Asante Akyem North Member of Parliament, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, has said Ghanaians understanding of politics has improved significantly, citing the composition of the 9th Parliament.
He says a wave of change is taking root, with politicians now more accountable to their constituents than before.
Frimpong attributes his decision to become a legislator to his constituents’ inspiration, rewarding him for his past efforts in bettering the lives of some of the residents.
In a January 7, 2026 interview on Onua TV’s Maakye, the Independent legislator expressed optimism about Ghana’s political future, citing the 9th Parliament’s transformative pace.
“We’re doing our best, and politics is now better understood in Asante Akyem North and the nation as a whole. Politicians can’t do whatever they want anymore. A new wave of young people in politics and the 9th Parliament’s composition show Ghanaians now understand elections,” he said in Twi.
Frimpong added, “Asante Akyem North people recognised my efforts and gave me this opportunity. Five years ago, I wouldn’t have thought I would be a legislator. It’s the people who are enlightened and gave me this opportunity.”
He credits their awareness for his parliamentary role, saying it has driven change in how politics is perceived.
Ghana’s 9th Parliament has a significant National Democratic Congress (NDC) majority, holding 185 seats, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has 87 seats, and four Independent candidates holding the remaining seats.
The House also features 120 debutant MPs, representing 43% of the Legislature, and 41 female MPs, the highest number in Ghana’s parliamentary history, making up approximately 14.9% of parliamentary seats.
Kwame Frimpong is hopeful this dynamics will continually shape the political landscape of Ghana where the citizens will opt for what best suits their personal interests, rather than a generalised perception which may be at the detriment of their progress.
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