Don’t Advice Me On How To Talk As An MP – A Plus Slams Critics

Kwame Asare Obeng, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, popularly known as A Plus, has strongly refuted claims that his tendency to “talk too much” has worsened since assuming his parliamentary role. In a video posted on social media on January 13, 2025, A Plus challenged those offering unsolicited advice, suggesting that if they believe they are better communicators, they should focus on winning an election themselves.
“Don’t sit somewhere and say, ‘A Plus, I want to give you some advice. Since you’ve become an MP, you should learn how to talk to people.’ Herh! If you think you know how to talk and haven’t won an election, go and win one,” he retorted.
Prior to being sworn in as an MP, A Plus engaged in several social media rants regarding his decision to caucus with either the National Democratic Congress (NDC) or the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament. He initially stated that he had set conditions for either party, indicating that he would not align with them if those conditions were not met. A Plus, believing both parties needed his support to bolster their numbers in Parliament, claimed to have met with both NDC leadership and NPP’s Kennedy Agyapong, in attempts to persuade him to join their respective sides.
This flurry of pronouncements led to criticism from online commentators, who suggested A Plus was exaggerating his importance and “doing too much”. In response to these criticisms, A Plus retaliated with a series of live videos on social media, a move consistent with his behavior prior to becoming an MP. In his most recent video, he even claimed that advice from musician Shatta Wale contributed to his victory in the parliamentary election, along with other comments deemed unnecessary by many netizens.
Many online users have since voiced the opinion that being an MP requires a level of decorum and a more composed personality. They assert that A Plus should have moved beyond his previous tendency to discuss irrelevant matters and engage in social media disputes. They feel that his role as an MP demands that he conduct himself in a way that reflects his new position of public service.