Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, has announced his decision to join the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the upcoming 9th Parliament. This move is significant, as Frimpong won the seat as an independent candidate, and his constituency has historically been a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) .

Frimpong's decision is driven by his desire to address the pressing needs of his constituency, particularly in terms of infrastructural and social development. He secured 26,926 votes in the recent elections, defeating the incumbent NPP MP, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, who received 8,933 votes .

The NDC is poised to form the Majority Caucus in the 9th Parliament, with 181 seats, while the NPP holds 89 seats. Frimpong's alignment with the NDC is seen as a strategic move to work with the majority and fulfill his promises to his constituency .

Frimpong's decision reflects the importance of cooperation in achieving development outcomes for constituents, particularly in districts with historical political divides. As the NDC consolidates its dominance, Frimpong's move will likely contribute to the shaping of the legislative agenda .