In Ghana, the end of every year is usually characterised by prophecies that come from different men of God.
With two days left for the famous 31st December prophecies, Apostle Francis Amoako-Attah of the Lord’s Parliament Chapel has thrown a word of caution to Ghanaian politicians, especially incumbent ones, to be circumspect on how they position themselves for their constituents come 2024.
According to the Prophet of God, 2024 is a year of new faces and many incumbent legislators are going to lose their seats.
He says even as the grounds make it obvious that some MPs are no more needed by their constituents, they will force themselves over them and lose the seats at the polls.
“2024 is a year of new faces. Ghana is going to experience the worst skirt and blouse ever. There are some MPs who would be forced to go but they will lose,” he told JB on Maakye on Onua TV/FM Friday, December 29, 2023.
Meanwhile, eighteen (18) Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Majority Caucus of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signalled that they will not be seeking reelection in the next parliamentary elections in 2024.
This voluntary exit has sparked significant speculation and discussions about the future trajectory of the NPP in the coming years.
Among the noteworthy MPs opting not to seek reelection are prominent figures such as Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Suame), First Deputy Speaker, Joe Osei Owusu (Bekwai), Samuel Atta Akyea (Abuakwa South), Joe Ghartey (Essikado Ketan), and Ken Ohene Agyapong (Assin Central). Their decision undoubtedly leaves a void in the party’s leadership and parliamentary representation.
Other MPs who have decided to step down include Dan Kwaku Botwe (Okere), Kwasi Amoako-Atta (Atiwa West), Dr. Kwaku Afriyie (Sefwi Wiaso), and Emmanuel Marfo (Oforikrom).
Additionally, Benito Owusu-Bio (Atwima Nwabiagya), Carlos Ahenkora (Tema West), Nana Kwasi Adjei Boateng (New Juabeng North), William Owuraku Aidoo (Afigya Kwabre South), Johnson Adu (Ahafo Ano South West), Francis Manu-Adabor (Ahafo Ano South-East), Suleman Sanid (Ahafo Ano North), Kojo Kum (Ahanta West), and Francisca Oteng (Kwabre East) are among those opting not to seek reelection.
The reasons behind their decision remain unclear, with speculation ranging from potential retirements from politics to pursuing alternative professional opportunities or taking a break from the demanding nature of parliamentary life.
Internal dynamics within the NPP or personal considerations may also have influenced their decision-making process.
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