The Parliament of Ghana’s website has not been updated to reflect the change of representation for the Kumawu constituency, four months after a new MP was sworn in.
A search for Kumawu MP on the website still shows the details of the late Philip Basoah, who passed away on March 27, 2023, at the age of 54 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness.
However, unlike the other MPs, a click on his name no longer reveals a page of his details, such as his educational and professional background.
The Parliament of Ghana’s website, which is supposed to provide accurate and updated information on the MPs and their constituencies, has not been updated to show the new MP’s details, such as his name, photo, education, employment and committee membership.
Following Mr Basoah’s demise, a by-election was held in which Mr Anim polled 15,264 to beat his closest contender, Kwasi Amankwah of the opposition National Democratic Congress, who got 3,723 votes in the four-man race.
In welcoming the new MP, the Minority Leader Dr Ato Forson noted that the former MP for Kumawu, Philip Basoah worked competently to cut across both sides of the House and exhibited good examples. The Minority Leader therefore urged the new MP to quickly settle down and perform the task for his constituents.
For his part, the Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, commended the new MP for his demeanour and posture during the bye-election. He urged the new MP to unify his people at the constituency.
Meanwhile, the late Basoah has been laid to rest. President Akufo-Addo and other sympathisers on Saturday, 20 May 2023 bid farewell to the late Philip Basoah.
