Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s return to Parliament after resigning as Majority Leader

It was an interesting turn of events in Parliament after Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu resigned from his role.

Earlier speculations of his possible exit which was debunked by some NPP MPs made his entry into the house a matter of interest

On Thursday, February 22, scores of legislators were seated for the day’s business when   the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament walked in.

The Suame MP, who usually occupies a seat on the front row due to his previous role, did not.

 This time, he opted for the first seat on the second row.

Before taking his seat, the MP waved to his colleagues on the floor of Parliament and then assumed his position.

Throughout the session, he could be seen with his phone intermittently.

Meanwhile, in the front row was Habib Iddrisu formerly the Second Deputy majority whip was spotted seated in the Majority Chief Whip’s seat, while Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, MP for Sefwi Akontombra, occupied the position of Deputy Chief Whip. Both the Majority and Deputy Majority Leader’s seats were unoccupied.

Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, officially informed the President of his resignation from the position on Wednesday.

At a meeting involving President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Majority Causus and The National Officers of the NPP on Wednesday, February 21, he thanked the President for the opportunity to serve the party.

“At this stage, I would want to inform Mr President, the Members of Leadership, herein present, the Leadership of the Party, and all others, that I voluntarily declare my intent to step down as the Majority Leader before you my colleagues here and now, in order to afford the Caucus the opportunity to choose their leader,” he said.

“I have served the Party diligently ever since I entered Parliament on the same day, January 7, 1997, with the President. I believe I have served the Party very well to the best of my ability, and I have no regrets.”

“There is a difficult battle ahead of us, to which enterprise all of us must commit ourselves.”

Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said the Party was at a critical juncture that required absolute unity and peace within the ranks to successfully prosecute the ‘Breaking the 8 Agenda’.

He said certain issues were raised when he was outside the country, to which he was connected.

“I do not want to be the eye of the storm. Nothing should be done that would precipitate cataclysmic consequences. That is why I am stressing peace and unity,” the former Majority Leader said.

He expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the partnership and assistance to propel the agenda of the Party, and latterly, the Government.

“I thank you Mr President for the opportunity afforded. Thank you all once again.”