Kwame Asare Obeng, often known as A-Plus, the recently elected Independent Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central Constituency in the Central Region, has spoken candidly about his internal struggle over his affiliation with the next Ghanaian Parliament.

On Monday, January 6, 2025, A-Plus posted on Facebook that he had been contacted for cooperation by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), both of whom had strong arguments to win his support.

A-Plus acknowledged in his article that he had received a formal message from the NPP, which was represented by Hon. Kennedy Agyapong.

One of the interesting incentives they offered was that if he sided with them, the party would not run for the Gomoa Central parliamentary seat in the 2028 election.

He pointed out that this offer was a noteworthy move that showed how serious the NPP was about getting his assistance.

A-Plus, on the other hand, stated that he had a deeper emotional attachment to the NDC and that his heart belonged to the party.



Recognizing that the NDC had also set up a meeting with him, he said that they were interested in collaborating with him in parliament.

He acknowledged that he had friends in both political parties, but A-Plus insisted that feelings would not be the only factor in his choice.

"I will ultimately side with whoever has my interest at heart and provides the best offer for me and the people of Gomoa Central," he said.


With the NDC holding 183 seats thus far and the NPP boasting 88, Ghana's ninth parliament enjoys a resounding majority. Four independent members of parliament-elect are still vying for one seat.

As a result, both parties are attempting to improve their standing in the chamber by negotiating with the incoming independent MPs.