List of Ghanaian MPs Who Never Spoke in Parliament

Parliament is supposed to be the main platform where lawmakers speak up on behalf of the people who elected them. It’s where they’re expected to push for change, question government policies, and make sure national leadership stays on track. But in Ghana, evidence suggests that not all MPs are living up to that role. In fact, some never even speak during their time in office.

Back in 2017, a group called Odekro that tracks Parliament’s work revealed a surprising fact: 19 MPs who served from 2013 to 2017 never spoke once during their term. These silent MPs weren’t just new to the job—some were veterans. The list featured names like Sarah Adwoa Safo (Dome-Kwabenya), Kennedy Agyapong (Assin Central), Queenstar Pokua Sawyerr (Agona East), and Mary Salifu Boforo (Savelugu).

More recently, in 2022, MP Naser Toure Mahama from Ayawaso East openly admitted that he hadn’t spoken in Parliament since 2012. He explained that his energy was focused on behind-the-scenes committee work and helping people in his constituency. While that may sound reasonable to some, it also sparked public concern. People began asking whether MPs who remain silent are really doing their jobs.

This issue matters because it challenges our ideas about what we expect from our leaders. If MPs don’t speak up in Parliament, are they truly representing their communities? Or are they just holding titles without fulfilling the responsibility that comes with them?

Source: Utv Ghana