The departure of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu from his role as Majority Leader has evoked a sense of loss from Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.

Dr. Ato Forson acknowledged the surprise within Parliament at the unexpected nature of Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu's resignation.

Despite the unexpected turn of events, Dr. Ato Forson emphasized the importance of respecting and honoring Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu's decision, discouraging any inclination towards criticism.

During his address to Parliament following the formal resignation announcement, Dr. Ato Forson lauded Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu's extensive knowledge and experience in Parliamentary practices and procedures, recognizing his unparalleled expertise.

Reflecting on Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu's illustrious career, Dr. Ato Forson noted, “Having been Deputy Majority Whip, Majority Chief Whip, Deputy Majority Leader and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Minority Leader, Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, he rose full cycle through all the ranks of both Minority and Majority front bench of this august House.”

Dr. Ato Forson, along with others, attested to Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu's exceptional leadership, brilliance, rigor, attention to detail, and his uniquely humane and personable nature that commanded respect and admiration.

“Many, including my good self, will attest to his outstanding leadership, brilliance rigour and attention to detail. His uniquely humane and personable nature have always commanded the respect and admiration of his colleagues, he said.

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu formally announced his resignation as Majority Leader during a parliamentary session, clarifying that his decision was entirely personal and not influenced by external pressures as speculated in some media reports.

He urged members of the Majority Caucus to extend their full support to his successor, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, by providing all necessary assistance.

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu explained, “On Wednesday, February 21, at a meeting with the caucus and the President, I formally announced my decision to resign as the Majority Leader in order to still the storm and facilitate the peace and unity for the party at this time”.