16th November 2023 2:46:02 PM
2 mins readMember of Parliament for the Odododiodio constituency, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has disclosed the factors influencing his decision to step down from parliament, citing frustration as a major element. During an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM, Vanderpuye expressed his discontent with the difficulties encountered by Members of Parliament (MPs) in carrying out their responsibilities.
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He emphasised the absence of support from political parties, leading to increasing pressure and a decline in interest over time.“I am leaving parliament because I am frustrated; the [political] parties really do not protect the people they have [in parliament].
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So, you are subjected to so much pressure that, after a time, you lose interest because you don’t get the sort of environment to be able to harmonise the talents and competence you have,” he explained.
the high attrition rate in parliament, he said that many MPs from both sides of the House face similar frustrations, resulting in valuable contributors leaving the legislative body.“The
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attrition rate in parliament is too high, and as such, people do not get the sort of experience they require to advance the work of parliament," Vanderpuye remarked.He additionally commended seasoned MPs for their valuable contributions to the House, citing figures like Dr. Osei Assibey and the late Dr. Akoto Osei.
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Vanderpuye underscored the significance of parliamentary experience, emphasising that Speaker Alban Bagbin's achievements are rooted in his extensive tenure as a Member of Parliament.
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