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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has firmly denied claims by Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, the newly elected independent Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, that the party has approached him to join their caucus in Parliament.

In a statement signed by the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party clarified:
“The NPP has not met with A Plus, nor has it authorized anyone to convey any message to him on its behalf.”

This response comes after A Plus posted on Facebook alleging that Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, an NPP MP for Assin Central, had approached him on behalf of the party with a proposal. According to A Plus, the proposal included an assurance that the NPP would not contest the Gomoa Central parliamentary seat in the 2028 election if he agreed to caucus with them.

Background

A Plus emerged victorious in the 2024 parliamentary elections as an independent candidate, securing the Gomoa Central seat with 14,277 votes. He defeated the NPP’s candidate, Eyiah Naana, and the NDC’s candidate, Yawson Muhammed Naeem-Deen.

His win places him among the four independent MPs in Ghana’s Ninth Parliament. With the NDC holding a commanding majority of 183 seats out of 276 and the NPP managing 88 seats, A Plus and the other independent MPs are seen as influential figures in the parliamentary balance of power.

Implications of the Allegation

The allegations by A Plus have sparked public interest, given the strategic importance of independent MPs in the new Parliament. However, the NPP’s denial suggests that no formal outreach has been made, and any discussions involving A Plus may have been unofficial or misrepresented.

NPP’s Position

The party has reiterated its commitment to working within its own ranks while respecting the roles of other MPs, whether from the NDC or independents. The NPP has emphasized that it will focus on advancing policies that benefit Ghanaians rather than engaging in unverified negotiations.

This development highlights the heightened political maneuvering ahead of Parliament’s resumption, as parties and individuals position themselves in a highly polarized legislative environment.

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