The wife of Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Irene Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has shared insights on how she copes with news about her husband, acknowledging the occasional hurt from insults but emphasizing her resilient demeanor.

In an interview on Nhyira FM, she expressed the challenge of waking up to her husband's name in the news with various comments, but she has developed a tough skin to endure it while maintaining outward calm.

When asked about managing marriage to a politician, she highlighted respect and patience as crucial elements for their successful relationship, recognizing the necessity of sharing a public figure with the nation.

"It is not easy to wake up in the morning and see your husband's name in the news, with people saying all sorts of things. He is precious to my children, and I am human. I'm sometimes hurt when Ghanaians insult my husband, but I have tough skin to bear it, even though I remain outwardly calm."

Reflecting on her parents' marriage, she emphasized implementing the respect her mother showed her father. She advised having a strong mind and a big heart to navigate the diverse challenges of marriage.

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the MP for Suame constituency, known for his significant roles in parliamentary leadership, including Minority Leader, Majority Leader, and Minister of State at the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, has decided not to seek re-election in 2024 due to age and terms served.

"My marriage life has been guided by my parents' marriage. The respect my mother gives to my father is something I implement in mine. Marriage is a journey, and it is not the same pattern. You need a strong mind and a big heart to accommodate everything. Sometimes, you don't have to react; just have patience, and your husband will reflect."

Despite pressure to contest, he reaffirmed his decision, stating, "I have spoken and made my stance clear."

The exiting lawmaker, married with five children, hails from Bremang-Afrancho in Kumasi and holds a BSc in Planning from KNUST (1982), being a development planner, architect, and quantity surveyor.