Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has rejected claims that his limited contribution on the floor of Parliament is due to an inability to speak English.
According to the musician-turned-politician, he is more interested in delivering tangible results for his constituents than speaking frequently in Parliament simply to gain public attention.
A Plus described such comments as irritating and said they stem from a misunderstanding of what effective parliamentary representation entails.
“Sometimes what makes me angry is when people say, ‘he doesn’t speak in Parliament because he can’t speak English’. They are misinformed people, and I don’t blame them. I feel sad for them,” he said.
He argued that being vocal in Parliament should not automatically be treated as evidence of effective representation, noting that some MPs may make frequent interventions on the floor without necessarily producing meaningful results for their constituents.
A Plus pointed to his children, who live and were raised in London, saying they sometimes struggle to understand the type of English used during parliamentary debates.
“The English that they speak in Parliament, when I show it to my kids, they say, ‘What are they saying?’ We have made it look like just going to the floor of Parliament and screaming makes you the best MP,” he said.
A Plus explained that he entered Parliament with a clear plan focused on using his position to bring meaningful changes to Gomoa Central, rather than seeking recognition for his command of English.
He maintained that he would rather be remembered for the difference he makes in the lives of his constituents than for the number of times he speaks during parliamentary proceedings.
