In the face of Ghana’s ongoing parliamentary deadlock, outgoing Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Agyapong has voiced a stark warning to the effect the very livelihood of Ghanaian workers could be at risk.
With tensions reaching unprecedented heights between the majority and minority parties, Agyapong highlighted the potential impact on public sector salaries—a concern that strikes at the heart of national stability.
“If the impasse continues, we could see delayed salaries for workers,” Agyapong said during a recent media briefing. “Without MPs present, essential government functions, including salary approvals, are on hold. This isn’t just about politics anymore; it’s about people’s lives.”
This clash, which has spiraled into a dispute over parliamentary majority control, reflects deeper issues within Ghana’s legislative system. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs have refused to attend sessions after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) asserted its majority in Parliament, despite a Supreme Court ruling meant to address the matter. The NDC insists on its stance, resulting in a standoff that has now transcended the halls of Parliament and threatens to disrupt the lives of everyday Ghanaians.
Agyapong, known for his outspoken nature, didn’t mince words about the urgency of cooperation.
“Parliament is meant to serve the people, not to push party agendas,” he asserted. “NDC MPs need to consider how they plan to govern if they win the next elections. Parliament cannot function without both sides working together—this is a responsibility we can’t lose sight of.”
