Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West Constituency, who doubles as Communication and Digitalization Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has bemoaned the devastating effect of the mass exodus of what she labels as experienced MPs from Parliament.

Her remarks follow a voluntary move by some MPs, such as the majority leader and MP for Suame constituency, Hon. Kyei-Mensah Bonsu, who decided to end their parliamentary careers.

During an engagement on UTV's 'Mpu ne Mpu" on January 19, 2024, she noted that parliament would struggle with its duties as many of its experienced heads were bowing out.

She highlighted the need for the stay of these MPs to groom and guide the 'newbies' who will join the house in 2025 after the 2024 polls.

"One of my chief concerns at the moment is the significant departure of many seasoned MPs from Parliament. In any organisation, a balance between the younger and older (experienced) members is crucial for collective growth. The next House will face difficulties, and we really will due to the loss of many experienced MPs," she said.

Citing her experience during her early days in parliament, she recapped how an old member of the house, "OB Moah, advised me after I felt bored due to having very little to do. He advised that I join the subsidiary legislative committee if I want to get myself busy. So I did."

Another MP, the minister, eulogised and expressed her admiration for the former Defence Minister and Member of Parliament for Akuapem, WO Boafo, whom she described as a stalwart in legislative processes and dealings.

"WO Boafo, the former Defence Minister and Member of Parliament for Akuapem, is a figure I deeply admire. His legislative expertise is unparalleled, making him an invaluable asset in our work. In his absence, we often faced challenges and shortcomings in the effective execution of our duties

All the time, you'd find me around him, under his tutorship, directing me to: Ursula, do it like this, do it like that .So people like this: when they leave parliament, they leave us trained. Another reason why the newbies would have to meet some experienced MPs in parliament is to guide them on what the work of parliament is like," she added.

In light of this, she has called for a retainment by offering a plea to electorates to retain them in parliament in order for them to be teachers to the new MPs who would join the house in 2025.

Meanwhile, about 20 Members of Parliament have announced their decision to bow out of Parliament come 2025; hence, these MPs did not pick nomination forms.