Gomoa Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, says he entered Parliament with a clear ambition to drive industrial growth and create jobs, not to engage in endless debates on the floor of the House.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, he explained that his focus is on addressing the needs and priorities of his constituents rather than merely making contributions during parliamentary proceedings.
“Those MPs who talk in Parliament, what do they say?” he asked rhetorically, downplaying the emphasis on speeches. “I want to build the biggest industrial park in Africa. I want to build and be an industrialist.”
The independent MP admitted that the reality of legislative work differed from his initial expectations.
“Before Parliament, I thought we would just go and talk. But when I got there, I realised we just talk, and I don’t have any interest in that. Those who want to talk can go ahead,” he said.
For A-Plus, impact matters more than rhetoric. He stressed his desire to leave a lasting legacy through tangible development.
“I want to leave a legacy I will be remembered for,” he noted, emphasising his focus on real outcomes over political posturing.
He also acknowledged the tension between parliamentary responsibilities and the expectations of constituents.
“I like to take and have an opinion on every issue, but the mandate of the Constitution for an MP and what the people who elected you expect are different. That’s why I follow what is in the Constitution and consider whether it will help me return,” he explained.
“I have seen that my people need jobs, and that is my priority,” he added.
A-Plus’ remarks highlight a shift from the traditional view of MPs as lawmakers primarily engaged in debate, towards a model of public service focused on industrialisation, economic development, and delivering measurable results for constituents.
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