Governance crisis looms as parliamentary attrition rates rise -OPK worries

Davis Ansah Opoku, also known as OPK and Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency in the Eastern Region, has warned of an escalating governance crisis fueled by high attrition rates in Ghana’s Parliament.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Opoku highlighted that only 10 out of 169 NPP MPs retained their seats between the 7th and 9th Parliaments, a trend that jeopardizes institutional memory and legislative effectiveness.
“This level of turnover undermines the stability and quality of our democracy,” he stated, urging swift reforms.
Mr. Opoku attributed the attrition rate to excessive campaign costs, weak enforcement of the Political Parties Act, divisive primaries, and unrealistic public expectations of MPs.
He proposed a multi-faceted strategy, including public funding for political parties, stricter financial disclosure requirements, and reforms to candidate selection processes.
“Our democracy depends on a stable, experienced Parliament.
Without urgent reforms, the foundation of our governance will be at risk,” he concluded.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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