Ghana’s Parliament Reveals Top Absentee MPs: Who’s Facing the Music?

Ghana’s Parliament has released a list of 28 Members of Parliament who have repeatedly missed sittings without permission. The list, which covers 43 sittings between January and March 2025, shows that some MPs were absent for over 20 sessions.

Top Absentees:

– Joseph Frempong (Nkawkaw): 22 days
– Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam): 17 days
– Blay Nyameke Armah (Sekondi): 16 days

Other Notable Absentees:

– Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (North Tongu): 14 days
– Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie (Effiduase/Asokore): 14 days
– Kwabena Boateng (Ejisu): 13 days

Consequences:

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has warned that persistent absenteeism could lead to sanctions, including loss of seat, as per parliamentary rules. The move aims to promote transparency and accountability in legislative attendance and performance ¹.

Full List of Absent MPs:

1. Joseph Frempong (Nkawkaw) – 22 days
2. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam) – 17 days
3. Blay Nyameke Armah (Sekondi) – 16 days
4. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (North Tongu) – 14 days
5. Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie (Effiduase/Asokore) – 14 days
6. Kwabena Boateng (Ejisu) – 13 days
7. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (Wa Central) – 13 days
8. Ernest Yaw Anim (Kumawu) – 11 days
9. John Abdulai Jinapor (Yapei Kusawgu) – 11 days
10. Kwaku Agyeman Kwarteng (Obuasi West) – 11 days
11. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (Juaboso) – 10 days
12. Simon Ampaabeng Kyeremeh (Berekum East) – 10 days
13. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah (Takoradi) – 10 days
14. Ahmed Ibrahim (Banda) – 10 days
15. Abdul-Salam Adams (New Edubiase) – 10 days
16. Alexander Akwasi Acquah (Akim Oda) – 8 days
17. Vincent Oppong Asamoah (Dormaa West) – 8 days
18. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine (Bolgatanga East) – 8 days
19. Godfred Henry Bentil (Mpohor) – 8 days
20. Dr. Gideon Boako (Tano North) – 8 days
21. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (Ellembele) – 8 days
22. Abla Dzifa Gomashie (Ketu South) – 8 days
23. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw (Wa East) – 8 days
24. Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka (Asawase) – 8 days
25. Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane (Nabdam) – 8 days
26. Felix Akwetey Nii Okle (Bortianor-Ngleshe Amanfro) – 8 days
27. Gloria Owusu (Trobu) – 8 days
28. Queenstar Maame Pokuah Sawyerr (Agona East) – 8 days