Ghanaian musician and newly elected Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame A Plus, has stated that his top priority as an MP will be to serve the needs of his constituents.A Plus clarified that his role in Parliament is to address the challenges faced by the people of Gomoa Central, not to push for the interests of the entertainment industry.

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He emphasised that his mandate comes from the voters in his constituency, and he intends to honour their trust by focusing on development and welfare.In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, A Plus stated, “I don’t want anyone to think that Kwame A Plus is going to Parliament to fight for the interests of the entertainment industry.

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That is not my business there; my interest is to work and bring satisfaction to the people of Gomoa Central who voted massively for me because of the confidence they have in me.”He pointed out that no creative industry group supported his campaign, highlighting that his election was driven by the trust and votes of his constituents.

creative industry person or group put me in Parliament. When I

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was contesting, there wasn’t any word of support from the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG), or any creative group to rally support for me. It was just a few of my friends in the industry who solidly stood by me throughout. So nobody should tell me I’m representing the creative industry; I’m going to Parliament to serve the interests of the people of Gomoa Central,” he said.

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A Plus also suggested that industry players should heed the advice of fellow musician Shatta Wale, who has been vocal about the needs of the creative industry. “Shatt a Wale has been talking too much sense. They should go and listen to what he says; I know it will help them,” he added.A Plus secured the parliamentary seat for Gomoa Central with 14,277 votes.

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He defeated the incumbent MP from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Naana Eyiah Quansah, by a margin of 2,640 votes.Reflecting on his journey, A Plus shared how he prepared for his political career by pursuing higher education. “I went back to have a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s and an LLB. I armed myself with some requisite knowledge, and I’m glad of the outcome today,” he stated.

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