The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has stirred public debate after calling on Ghanaians to allow the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain in opposition for an extended period.
According to A Plus, the NPP needs ample time away from power to reflect, learn, and reform its approach to governance.
He argued that the party has much to learn from the current governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly in the management of the economy and the general administration of the country.
In his view, the NPP should spend as long as 20 years in opposition to properly understand the needs of Ghanaians and avoid what he described as taking the electorate for granted when in power.
A Plus cited recent economic developments under the current administration to support his position. He pointed to reductions in port charges and fuel prices as examples of policies that, in his opinion, have brought some relief to Ghanaians.
To further illustrate his argument, the outspoken politician highlighted changes in the automobile market, suggesting that improved economic conditions have affected prices.
In a social media post, he wrote: “Not long ago, a Honda CR-V sold for about 750,000 Ghana cedis. Today, you can get it for about 450,000 Ghana cedis.”
His comments have since generated mixed reactions on social media, with supporters applauding his blunt assessment while critics argue that his call is politically charged and dismissive of the NPP’s record in government.
A Plus, known for his outspoken nature, has consistently used his platform to critique governance issues across party lines, and his latest remarks have once again placed him at the centre of Ghana’s political discourse.
